Msc Linguistics

Program Description

The programme provides postgraduate level training in Linguistics. The programme is specifically designed to develop students' knowledge in the various areas of language and linguistics (e.g. syntax, semantics, language acquisition, discourse among others), and also to afford students the opportunity to focus the development of their research skills on and within their chosen sub-discipline.The programme will thus be particularly relevant to:

  • students with an undergraduate background in language and linguistics who are interested in progressing to a Masters and/or PhD level;
  • students with an interest in the theoretical study of human language;
  • teachers of English as a Foreign Language who wish to gain a Masters level qualification for career development and enhancement;
  • language professionals, such as speech and language therapists, who wish to specialise in theoretical linguistics and develop their analytical and research skills in language and linguistics.

The programme develops students knowledge in the study of language and can hence lead to the following career options:

  • PhD in Linguistics
  • Publishing
  • Teaching

Many of our past graduates have chosen this course as a first stepping stone towards a career in Speech and Langauge Therapy.

Admission Requirements

  • Applicant for taught programmes must hold the equivalent of a UK first degree. We consider students who have good grades in the following: Bachelor Degree 55%- 60%.

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6

Remarks:

IELTS Waiver for Indian Student:-A Minimum mark of 70% in English in the standard XII examinations in the Central Boards(CBSE/ICSE or the State boards of Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka). No time limit.

Course Features
  • Country United Kingdom
  • City Belfast
  • State Northern Ireland
  • Course Duration 1 Year
  • Application fee 0 GBP
  • Tuition fees yearly 15,360 GBP
  • Cost of Living per year 10,000 GBP
  • Starting dates September
  • IELTS (Total) 6
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