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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bangor Universitys MSc in Language Acquisition and Development will develop your understanding of how language is acquired in childhood and how it changes as we age. You will gain the theoretical and practical skills to examine language development in children and adults, including in multilingual people and those with acquired and developmental conditions, such as dementia or Down syndrome. The course includes case studies from a range of languages and welcomes students from the UK and across the world.
The programme will make you highly employable in a range of sectors in the UK and internationally, including: education, health and social care, community and charity work, academia.
You will have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities and the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research, for example by joining Bangors Child Bilingualism Lab, whose research has made a positive difference to many peoples lives. Examples of recent research include:
The first study of bilingualism in individuals with Down syndrome in the UK
The first study of bilingualism in individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism in the world
In addition to our strong research culture, smaller class sizes and a strong community mean that you can receive greater support. You build up close working relationships with leading experts in the field in order to develop your own innovative research.
Careers
Taking the MSc Language Acquisition and development will prepare you for numerous career paths.
Your new skills will be invaluable in careers including:
Teaching (primary school, secondary school, further, higher and adult education)
Health and care sectors
Community work (e.g. related to language engagement)
The charity sector
Media
Civil service
After the completion of a degree in MSc Language Acquisition and Development, you will also have honed the abilities needed to undertake further research, either in the public/private sector, or through pursuing a PhD in Linguistics, Education, Psychology, or a related subject.
A 2.ii undergraduate degree or equivalent in linguistics or a related area (e.g. Modern Languages, Translation, Psychology, English Language/Literature, English Education/English Language education).
Students living in
Domestic
£10,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£10,500 per year
Students from Other UK
The above-mentioned fee is for the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland
£10,500 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£19,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£19,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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