The MA in Linguistics offers an in-depth theoretical and methodological grounding in general linguistics, the structural analysis of language and the physical analysis of speech sounds. It provides a solid theoretical basis in the core areas of syntax, phonetics and phonology, in a way which enables students to engage with work in these areas at the frontiers of the subject. Optional modules allow further exploration of theories and methods in the areas of language development, sociolinguistics and discourse studies. Students will be trained in research methods and in the associated skills to plan, execute and write up an independent research project of their choice in a chosen subdiscipline of Linguistics.
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING5029M | Dissertation in Linguistics | 45 | 1 Jan to 31 Aug | PFP |
| LING5400M | Foundations of Phonetics and Phonology | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING5410M | Foundations of Syntax | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING5470M | Academic Skills in Linguistics | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits of the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING5025M | Topics in Phonetics and Phonology | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| LING5035M | Topics in Syntax | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
Candidates need to pass one of LING5025M or LING5035M.
Candidates may study up to 60 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC5256M | Technology Enhanced Language Learning | 30 | Not running in 202425 | |
| EDUC5982M | Teaching English for Academic Purposes | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING5005M | Languages in Contact | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING5290M | Second Language Acquisition | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING5440M | Approaches to Linguistics and Language Acquisition | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING5621M | Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates may study up to 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC5914M | Corpus Linguistics in the Classroom | 15 | 1 Mar to 31 May | |
| MODL5014M | Rhetoric and Public Speaking | 15 | ||
| MODL5016M | Managing Business Across Cultures | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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