Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science MSc
Lancaster University
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Join a world-leading department with links to intelligence, investigative, and evidential research centres and projects Learn from experts in the two fields of forensic linguistics and forensic speech science, and benefit from their practical experience Focus your degree on the topics that interest you the most Use your degree to enter or enhance your career in the security, protection, or intelligence sectors Gain hands-on experience using our outstanding resources including tools and labs ...Read more

Join a world-leading department with links to intelligence, investigative, and evidential research centres and projects Learn from experts in the two fields of forensic linguistics and forensic speech science, and benefit from their practical experience Focus your degree on the topics that interest you the most Use your degree to enter or enhance your career in the security, protection, or intelligence sectors Gain hands-on experience using our outstanding resources including tools and labs equipped for eye-tracking, phonetics, and corpus linguistics Join events hosted by FACTOR (Forensic Linguistics, Cybersecurity, and Technology Research) with activities and talks that complement and enhance your course. The challenges faced by security, protection, and intelligence roles are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Specialists working in these fields might analyse voices from noisy surveillance recordings to identify a prime suspect, or assess emerging disinformation campaigns to establish their potential origins. This MSc offers a distinct opportunity to bring together analyses of both written and spoken language. With this grounding, you can take a deep dive into many of the most critical issues of our time, from spoofing and deception to anonymous threats and organized crime.

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Ada
09 Dec 24

Lancaster is a great place to study for a variety of reasons: The city is small and walkable, making spending time there really fun, especially as it's a short bus or cycle ride..Read more

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Deeya
06 Dec 24

The lectures are interesting and the professors teach the subjects well. The campus has a nice atmosphere but the shops on campus can be..Read more

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Entry requirements

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. If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.

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£11,960 per year

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£24,830 per year

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£24,830 per year

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Ada
09 Dec 24
Linguistics - BA (Hons)
Lancaster is a great place to study for a variety of reasons: The city is small and walkable, making spending time there really fun, especially as it's a short bus or cycle ride...
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Deeya
06 Dec 24
Linguistics (Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
The lectures are interesting and the professors teach the subjects well. The campus has a nice atmosphere but the shops on campus can be...
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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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