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MA - Master of Arts
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
York campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Linguistics is the scientific study of language.
The MA in Linguistics at York offers a route into linguistic study for those who want to apply and develop their critical analysis and learning skills from other subjects to questions that are central to the study of language. You will engage with both theoretical and empirical approaches, and develop the tools to investigate linguistic questions as a researcher in your own right. Such questions include:
Careers and skills
On successful completion of the MA in Linguistics programme, you will have gained a solid and detailed grounding in your new field of study, along with the practical and technical skills to carry out original research in this field, guided by some of the world’s foremost experts.
You will develop your confidence and critical skills, equipping you to exercise independent learning in your future career. Our MA provides excellent training for doctoral research. Graduates are also well-equipped to undertake careers in a range of sectors including marketing, publishing, education, government administration, and journalism.
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,200 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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