12 monthsProgramme duration
36,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
25 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA Linguistics with a Specialisation in Computational Linguistics aims to give students a thorough grounding in both theoretical and computational linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology; syntax; and semantics and pragmatics, plus they will be introduced to algorithms and models that implement linguistic theories and form the basis of modern natural language processing systems. Through optional modules, students are also able to tailor their course to meet their personal research interests.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of current research in computational linguistics and are prepared for independent research. You focus on the core areas of linguistics: phonetics/phonology, syntax, and semantics/pragmatics alongside a range of optional modules suited to their personal interests. On completion of the course, you will be able to formulate appropriate research questions, find and evaluate relevant literature, develop and test new hypotheses, and produce cogent, structured and professionally presented reports.
Students will use symbolic models, deep learning models, or crowdsourcing-based data collection and experimental methods, and will receive extensive training in research methods and the scholarly presentation of ideas.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of current research in computational linguistics and are prepared for independent research. You focus on the core areas of linguistics: phonetics/phonology, syntax, and semantics/pragmatics alongside a range of optional modules suited to their personal interests. On completion of the course, you will be able to formulate appropriate research questions, find and evaluate relevant literature, develop and test new hypotheses, and produce cogent, structured and professionally presented reports.
Students will use symbolic models, deep learning models, or crowdsourcing-based data collection and experimental methods, and will receive extensive training in research methods and the scholarly presentation of ideas.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA Linguistics with a Specialisation in Computational Linguistics aims to give students a thorough grounding in both theoretical and computational linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology; syntax; and semantics and pragmatics, plus they will be introduced to algorithms and models that implement linguistic theories and form the basis of modern natural language processing systems. Through optional modules, students are also able to tailor their course to meet their personal research interests.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of current research in computational linguistics and are prepared for independent research. You focus on the core areas of linguistics: phonetics/phonology, syntax, and semantics/pragmatics alongside a range of optional modules suited to their personal interests. On completion of the course, you will be able to formulate appropriate research questions, find and evaluate relevant literature, develop and test new hypotheses, and produce cogent, structured and professionally presented reports.
Students will use symbolic models, deep learning models, or crowdsourcing-based data collection and experimental methods, and will receive extensive training in research methods and the scholarly presentation of ideas.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of current research in computational linguistics and are prepared for independent research. You focus on the core areas of linguistics: phonetics/phonology, syntax, and semantics/pragmatics alongside a range of optional modules suited to their personal interests. On completion of the course, you will be able to formulate appropriate research questions, find and evaluate relevant literature, develop and test new hypotheses, and produce cogent, structured and professionally presented reports.
Students will use symbolic models, deep learning models, or crowdsourcing-based data collection and experimental methods, and will receive extensive training in research methods and the scholarly presentation of ideas.
Admission Requirements
4.5+
7+
76+
180+
Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have foundational knowledge in at least one procedural programming language (e.g., Python or Java).
25 Jun 2027
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
16,800 GBP
International
36,800 GBP
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