Language and Linguistics MA
Lancaster University
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Take your MA in Language and Linguistics in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.Why Lancaster?Join a department with an international reputation for teaching and research with 3 specialist laboratories and 11 research centresShape your degree – there is only one core module on this programme giving you the freedom to explore your interestsReceive tailored support with academic study skills if you’re an international student or ...Read more

Take your MA in Language and Linguistics in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.

Why Lancaster?

Join a department with an international reputation for teaching and research with 3 specialist laboratories and 11 research centres

Shape your degree – there is only one core module on this programme giving you the freedom to explore your interests

Receive tailored support with academic study skills if you’re an international student or returning to academia

Add a whole host of transferrable skills to your CV including data handling, which is sought after across sectors

Get the chance to visit one of our international summer schools or work on your dissertation from a partner university

If you want to immerse yourself in the study of language and linguistics, Lancaster is the place for you. With over 40 members of staff specialising in different areas, we’re one of the largest departments in the UK.

Immersed in research

The research we’re carrying out in this area is extremely diverse – and so is this course. From studying the bilingual mind to analysing language, we’ll help expand your expertise. At the same time, you’ll hone your research skills and become confident handling large amounts of data.

With research groups in corpus studies, discourse studies, language testing, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to advance your knowledge in these theoretical and applied fields. As part of our community, you’ll also develop friendly networks with students who share your academic interests.

Shape your studies

There is only one core module for this course so you can completely tailor the programme to your interests. We offer optional modules around different linguistic and language themes:

Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics

Language and Cognition

Language in Use/Language in Society

(Forensic) Speech Science and Technology

Language, Variation and Change

Language Learning and Teaching

Completing a dissertation is a vital part of the course. You’ll pick an area that interests you while developing skills that will be useful throughout your career. You could explore bilingualism our specialist Phonetics Lab. Or perhaps you’ll carry out psycholinguistics research in our Perception and Learning Lab and our Eye-Tracking Lab.

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65/101
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3rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
What students say
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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 Hons 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.

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£11,960 per year

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£24,830 per year

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Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£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
Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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