Linguistics MA
Newcastle University
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Study phonology and syntax alongside a pathway of your choice in English Language or Language Acquisition in this Linguistics MA.OverviewThis Masters in Linguistics is characterised by its flexibility. It equips you with the research skills necessary for independent study in linguistics.The common subjects the course covers include:theoretical and general linguisticsdescriptive linguisticsapplied linguisticscombinations of these specialismsThe course has two specialist pathways leading to ...Read more

Study phonology and syntax alongside a pathway of your choice in English Language or Language Acquisition in this Linguistics MA.

Overview

This Master's in Linguistics is characterised by its flexibility. It equips you with the research skills necessary for independent study in linguistics.

The common subjects the course covers include:

  • theoretical and general linguistics
  • descriptive linguistics
  • applied linguistics
  • combinations of these specialisms

The course has two specialist pathways leading to different awards:

  • MA Linguistics: English Language
  • MA Linguistics: Language Acquisition

The pathways allow you to focus on your area of particular interest. This could range from:

  • lexical innovation
  • sociolinguistics
  • computational linguistics
  • child language acquisition
  • psycholinguistics

By the end of this Linguistics Master's, you'll understand and be able to engage with ideas at the forefront of linguistic research. You'll address linguistic questions and problems currently being debated.

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: linguistics; a language (studied on its own or with another subject); a discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour (egg cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, sociology). We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and at least two years relevant professional experience.

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£10,800 per year

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£23,500 per year

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£23,500 per year

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