Language and Linguistics MA
Lancaster University
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Our MA in Language and Linguistics addresses contemporary questions concerning the nature of language and the increasingly prominent role it plays in shaping the world around us. Our flexible programme provides a solid grounding in core elements of linguistic theory while allowing you to explore frontier topics and cutting-edge methods across a range of contexts where language matters.The combination of core and optional modules means you gain essential knowledge of linguistics but are free to ...Read more

Our MA in Language and Linguistics addresses contemporary questions concerning the nature of language and the increasingly prominent role it plays in shaping the world around us.

Our flexible programme provides a solid grounding in core elements of linguistic theory while allowing you to explore frontier topics and cutting-edge methods across a range of contexts where language matters.

The combination of core and optional modules means you gain essential knowledge of linguistics but are free to focus on specialist topics that are of interest to you. Choose to study topics including:

  • Language acquisition and processing in the brain
  • Language and society
  • Political and media communication
  • Meaning in interaction
  • Figurative thought and language
  • Language and AI
  • Computer-assisted analysis of large-scale language data
  • Language as evidence in criminal investigations

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66/279
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Tom
12 Dec 25

The course is fantastic, great support from the staff . I can tell I'm learning from experts who are the best in field. Thenonly critque I have is I wish there was more of a..Read more

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Deeya
22 Nov 25

My department is great and I love the social life. I like the campus as it's clean and there is a lot of greenery. There is a lot of construction work always happening and..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects 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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£12,190 per year

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£25,320 per year

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£25,320 per year

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Tom
12 Dec 25
Language and Linguistics MA
The course is fantastic, great support from the staff . I can tell I'm learning from experts who are the best in field. Thenonly critque I have is I wish there was more of a...
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Deeya
22 Nov 25
Linguistics (Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
My department is great and I love the social life. I like the campus as it's clean and there is a lot of greenery. There is a lot of construction work always happening and...
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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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