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Masters in Linguistics in the UK in 2024

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Linguistics MA

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures United Kingdom

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Applied Linguistics MA(Res)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Language and Linguistics MA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Linguistics MA

University of York United Kingdom

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Linguistics (by Research) MA

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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English Linguistics (Distance Learning) MA

Birmingham City University United Kingdom

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Masters in Linguistics in the UK

Study Linguistics Masters Programmes

Linguistics as an academic discipline has been around for many years. Humans have long had a fascination with our languages, including how they came to be and how they continue to evolve with each new generation. As a student of linguistics you will have the opportunity to cover topics ranging from the history of linguistics to the linguistic theories of contemporary society.

During a masters in Linguistics, you will be able to build on the knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. Topics you cover could include:

  • Linguistics as Data Science
  • Societal Multilingualism
  • Language Acquisition
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Neurolinguistics: Language and the Brain

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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