Linguistics MA
Master
In London
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
The Linguistics MA aims to give students a thorough grounding in modern theoretical linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology; syntax; and semantics and pragmatics, and are then able to tailor the programme to meet their personal linguistic interests.
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Many linguistics graduates from UCL carry on studying linguistics at MPhil/PhD level with a view to pursuing an academic career. Others go on to teach languages, especially English (as a first or foreign language) or embark on a range of other careers, from law, media, computing and speech and language therapy to all aspects of commerce and industry.
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Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Pragmatics
- Phonetics
- Semantics
- Syntax
- Phonology
- Linguistics
- Phonological Theory
- Semantic Theory
- Language Acquisition
Course programme
First five modules are core, then you must choose 2 from the group of 3 modules.
- Syntax
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Foundations of Linguistics
- Dissertation
- choose 2:
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Interfaces in Syntax
- Phonology
Students choose two of the following:
- Advanced Phonological Theory
- Advanced Semantic Theory
- Current Issues in Syntax
- Intermediate Generative Grammar
- Issues in Pragmatics
- Language Acquisition
- Linguistics of Sign Language
- Morphology
- Neurolinguistics
- Phonology of English
- Readings in Syntax
- Semantic-Pragmatic Development
- Sociolinguistics
- Stuttering
- Multilingualism
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Chinese Linguistics
- Animal Communication and Human Language
- Phonology
More information about optional modules is available on the department website
Dissertation/reportAll MA students undertake an independent research project in any area of linguistics which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.
Teaching and learningThe teaching and assessment of this programme is strongly research-orientated. It is delivered through a combination of lectures, small-group teaching and a virtual learning environment. Some modules also involve workshops or practical classes. Assessment is through take-home and unseen examination, essays, presentations, assignments and the dissertation.
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Linguistics MA