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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Online
OCT-25
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Online
OCT-25
2 years
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Take your MA in Corpus Linguistics in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.
Course information
We aim to equip you with skills that will enable you to analyse large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computational technology. You will also learn about the structure of the English language and a wide variety of applications of corpus linguistic methods for the analysis of English and other languages. This includes discourse analysis (newspapers, business reports, social media etc.), sociolinguistic analysis of spoken language as well as pedagogical applications of corpora (Data Driven Learning, English for Academic Purposes, teaching materials development etc.).
Supporting your studies
If you’re returning to education or you’re not familiar with academic conventions used in UK, we’ll provide the support you need to successfully complete your MA. We will help you to polish your academic reading, writing and presentation skills, sharpen your critical thinking skills and help you to work more effectively.
Outside the lecture theatre, we encourage you to join our diverse departmental research centres, vibrant student and university societies to share ideas, socialise and make friends.
You may have the opportunity to attend one of our international summer schools, where you can experience the local culture, enhance your academic knowledge and potentially work on your dissertation.
2:1 degree in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent result and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,850 per year
Students from Domestic
Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300
£5,850 per year
Students from EU
Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300
£5,850 per year
Students from International
Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300
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