Master in Language and Linguistics

Tuition fees for Master in Language and Linguistics are 12,350 GBP per year.

Master the skills of linguistic analysis in a flexible programme taught by leading experts in the field. briefcase Career-focused Designed for careers requiring language awareness and skills in linguistic analysis. academic-school Expert-led teaching Our teaching is informed by our research expertise across the breadth of language and linguistics. tick Tailor-made Explore your own interests to suit your career ambitions with our specialisations and optional modules. star Research grounding Solid training in research foundations and practice. Set in the internationally respected Centre for Language and Communication Research, our MA in Language and Linguistics delivers solid training in linguistic research methods and applications, plus the freedom to tailor the programme around your research interests and career ambitions. You’ll have the option to choose modules that will allow you to specialise in applied linguistics, sociocultural linguistics or linguistic research methods. Over the course of your degree, you’ll explore linguistic structures and language functions and acquire an understanding of cutting-edge linguistic theories and methods. You’ll also develop an appreciation of how language interacts with various social factors, applying your knowledge to analyse communication in various communities of practice. Our staff lead on innovative projects in many different fields, including language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, discourse analysis, professional communication, corpus linguistics, systemic functional linguistics and forensic linguistics, hosting a range of reading and research groups in these research fields. We host talks with visiting academics from around the world, as well as advanced research residencies and occasional summer schools. During your studies, you’ll benefit from this thriving research environment and the support of a wide range of professionals who will guide your personal and professional development. Where you'll study