English Language and/or Linguistics MLitt
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
Our research Master's in English Language and/or Linguistics is largely based on your own research interests. We'll prepare you for further research within and beyond academia. You'll be fully supported by experts situated in one of the largest centres for linguistics research in Europe.
The individually tailored course contains some taught modules. It mostly consists of smaller, independently conducted research assignments and a larger research dissertation at the end. The topics are chosen by you, in consultation with your supervisor.
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics is split across three Schools:
We offer supervision in the following areas:
Linguistic theory
Language variation and change
Language evolution, acquisition, and development
Our supervisors' current research interests, projects and publications are available from our staff profiles in each of these Schools.
Research centres and institutes
Our links with research centres and institutes provide opportunities for collaboration and cross-disciplinary seminars and interest groups. Our most important connections are with:
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Program Outline
What you'll learn
Taught modules aim to extend your knowledge and skills beyond undergraduate level and help to develop your research skills.
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Course content changes
Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
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English Language MLitt and/or Modules for Linguistics MLitt modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| English MLitt Research Assignments | 80 |
| English MLitt Dissertation | 80 |
| Research methods for IPhD students | 20 |
