MA Linguistics (Part-Time)

Programme overview

Entry requirements

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Programme specification

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 you to engage with work in these areas which is 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. You will be trained in research methods and in the associated skills to plan, execute and write up a personal research project in a chosen subdiscipline of Linguistics.

Year 1

(Part-Time)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
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)

Optional 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 15 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)

Year 2

(Part-Time)

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Compulsory Modules

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

Optional Modules

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 15 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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