Linguistics with a specialisation in Syntax MA

University College London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

The Linguistics with a specialisation in Syntax MA is a research-oriented programme designed for students looking for a concentrated, advanced course in theoretical syntax, couched broadly within the Principles and Parameters approach to syntax and its offshoot: the Minimalist Program.

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Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

Although the degree can be an end in itself, this advanced programme is an excellent preparation for independent doctoral research in syntax. Graduates from our specialised Linguistics Master's programmes have a very strong track record of securing funded doctoral studentships at institutions and have in recent years gone on to research at MIT, Cambridge, UCL, University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.

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
  • Syntax
  • Pragmatics
  • Neurolinguistics
  • Animal Communication
  • Phonological Theory
  • Sign Languages
  • Human Language
  • Pragmatic Theory
  • Semantic Pragmatic Development

Course programme

Pathway modules

Students choose three from the list below:

  • Current Issues in Syntax
  • Intermediate Generative Grammar A
  • Intermediate Generative Grammar B
  • Readings in Syntax
  • In conjunction with the Programme Co-ordinator, students select two from a list which includes the following.
  • Interfaces
  • Morphology
  • Advanced Phonological Theory
  • Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics
Optional modules

A further three modules are selected, either from the list of non-obligatory core modules above or from the list of optional modules below:

  • Advanced Phonological Theory
  • Advanced Semantic Theory
  • Linguistics of Sign Languages
  • Animal Communication and Human Language
  • Issues in Pragmatics
  • Language Acquisition
  • Neurolinguistics
  • Phonetic Theory
  • Pragmatic Theory
  • Semantic Pragmatic Development
  • Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Stuttering
  • Any statistical training outside the department
Dissertation/report

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The teaching and assessment of this programme is strongly research-oriented. 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.

Additional information

Overseas Fee -£19,580 (FT) £9,850 (PT)

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