English Language and Linguistics MA
Master
In Sheffield
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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You’ll study the sociocultural, historical and structural complexities of the English language with the option to study other modern languages as well.
There are four flexible pathways available within the course, and you can follow one exclusively or combine different areas of study.
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About this course
As your understanding of theory develops, you’ll learn how to analyse language and how to carry out research projects. If you choose a work placement, you might also develop skills in marketing, archiving, teaching or publishing.
This pathway offers students the opportunity to study similar aspects of Slavic, Germanic and/or Romance languages.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in linguistics, English language and/or literature, or a modern language.
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Subjects
- English Language
- English
- Research methods
- Linguistics in Context
- Linguistics in Practice
- Literary Language
- Narrative and Cognition
- History and Culture
- Skills in marketing
- Analyse language
Course programme
Core modules
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
- Linguistics in Context
- Linguistics in Practice
- Research Practice
- Literary Language: Narrative and Cognition
- Literary Language: History and Culture
- Work Placement with Research Project
The MA offers world-leading expertise in all areas of English language and linguistics, and is therefore capable of offering the best possible support for students’ interests on any topic. You’ll benefit from our expertise in many fields, from language variation and change, psycholinguistics and syntax to conversation analysis, dialectology and the language–literature interface. Our enthusiastic staff publish internationally. Within the School of English, we hold weekly research seminars which give you the chance to hear about the latest developments.
You’ll be taught through seminars and workshops. There are also work placement opportunities in schools, museums, libraries or local businesses.
AssessmentAssessment varies by module, but includes essays and presentations.
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English Language and Linguistics MA