Program Overview
Lancaster University's Postgraduate Certificate in Corpus Linguistics (Distance) is a one-year online program that equips students with skills in analyzing large linguistic datasets (corpora) using advanced technology. Graduates pursue careers in data analysis, education, journalism, and other fields that require language understanding.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Postgraduate Certificate in Corpus Linguistics (Distance) is a one-year online program offered by Lancaster University, aiming to equip students with the core skills needed to analyze large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computational technology. The program also focuses on teaching students about the structure of the English language.
Lancaster University's specialization in corpus linguistics:
- Home to the ESRC Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science (CASS).
- World leader in corpus linguistics, building corpora such as the British National Corpus 2014 and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus, and developing innovative corpus tools like #LancsBox, Lancaster Stats Tools online, and CQPweb.
- Awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2015 for innovative corpus linguistic research.
- Offers students access to a wealth of corpus resources and expertise in the field.
Program Objectives:
- Develop core skills in corpus linguistics and data analysis.
- Enhance professional growth and career opportunities.
Option to continue to the MA in Corpus Linguistics:
- Students can opt to continue their studies in the MA in Corpus linguistics program by taking specialisation courses and writing a dissertation.
Taster Webinar and Free Lectures:
- Provides prospective students with a taste of the subject and the Department's specialisms.
MOOC Entry Route:
- Students who have completed the FutureLearn Corpus Linguistics: Method, Analysis, Interpretation MOOC are eligible for a discounted entry route, allowing them to skip the first core module and submit two assessments in January of year 1.
1 year programme
Year 1 (60 credits) Home £3,750 International £3,750 Cost per 20 credit Module (2024-25) Home £1,250; International £1,250 Fees in subsequent years Read more about fees in subsequent years.
