On this flexible programme, you will study in the UK's top department for linguistic research. You can select a pathway that suits your research and career plans. Our Linguistics MA also has a Research Practicum option, where you can take a placement with one of our staff.Choose from four specialist pathways: Conversion, General, Specialisation in Sociolinguistics or Specialisation in Formal LinguisticsResearch placement optionGain an excellent grounding in research methods and skillsWhat you'll studyDepending on your background and research aims, you can choose from one of four pathways: The Conversion pathway is designed to offer postgraduate level training in the core subject areas of linguistics, at a pace that is tailored to students who have little or no prior background in this fieldThe General pathway is designed to offer students postgraduate level training across the areas of Formal and Sociolinguistics, and to explore the exciting interactions between the twoThe Specialisation in Formal Linguistics is designed to offer students postgraduate level training in the area of Formal LinguisticsThe Specialisation in Sociolinguistics is designed to offer students postgraduate level training in the area of SociolinguisticsYou’ll gain practical experience in conducting linguistics research. In addition to your dissertation, you can work as a research assistant on one of our research projects.Along with the wide range of elective modules offered on each pathway, you can choose up to two undergraduate linguistics modules. You can take any combination of options if you can make a convincing academic case for your choices.