MA Linguistics
University of Manchester
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Course descriptionOur MA Linguistics masters course is a flexible programme that aims to explore the breadth and the depth of linguistics.AimsWe aim to: give you a grounding in breadth and depth in Linguistics, by exploring the central features of linguistic theory: its history, objectives, principal theoretical frameworks, methodologies, contested areas and uncontested results; give you an excellent teaching and learning experience at an advanced level, in an environment that is also home to ...Read more

Course description

Our MA Linguistics master's course is a flexible programme that aims to explore the breadth and the depth of linguistics.

Aims

We aim to:

  • give you a grounding in breadth and depth in Linguistics, by exploring the central features of linguistic theory: its history, objectives, principal theoretical frameworks, methodologies, contested areas and uncontested results;
  • give you an excellent teaching and learning experience at an advanced level, in an environment that is also home to world-leading research in Linguistics.

Teaching and learning

You will learn through a variety of teaching methods.

Course units are typically taught as seminars combining content-delivery with discussion and application, or as a combination of separate lectures and seminars. Many units also have practical tutorials that will help you prepare for individual research projects.

The aim across all teaching forms is to create the opportunity for intensive scholarly work, with areas of focus determined by students and your individual interests, which can be investigated in considerable depth.

Career opportunities

Studying Linguistics will equip you with a range of sought-after transferable skills, including written and oral communication skills, computing skills, intercultural awareness and research methods.

This course will also develop skills that will be useful in undertaking postgraduate research.

Career destinations for our graduates include language teaching, language policy, speech and language therapy, publishing and communications.

Students can also achieve PGDip award.

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63/101
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9th
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22nd
What students say
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29 Feb 24

Best - societies - loads of societies to join and find which little niche you fit into, helped me make most of my friends here Worst - accommodation - the uni halls..Read more

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DANI
05 Feb 24

Film lecturers are super friendly and approachable. manchester is a great city to live in..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent, typically in a subject relevant to Linguistics or in Linguistics. If your previous undergraduate experience is unrelated to Linguistics, the application form includes a personal statement section in which you can demonstrate your knowledge of and interest in the subject.

Tuition fees

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£12,500 per year

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£27,500 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.

£27,500 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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29 Feb 24
Linguistics BA (Hons)
Best - societies - loads of societies to join and find which little niche you fit into, helped me make most of my friends here Worst - accommodation - the uni halls...
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DANI
05 Feb 24
Film Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Film lecturers are super friendly and approachable. manchester is a great city to live in...
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