We offer MA programmes and research degrees in many areas of theoretical and descriptive linguistics. Our MA programmes are aimed for students who wish to pursue the study of language to a higher level either as a means of consolidating their undergraduate studies and gaining a further academic qualification and/or in preparation for a research degree such as a PhD. All schemes are 12-months full-time running from September to August. Each scheme is also available on a two-year part-time basis; in this case, the programme of study will be worked out in advance with the MA programme director.
Our research degrees include a 1-year MA by Research, an MPhil (2-3 years) and a PhD (3-4 years). They aim to provide highly specialised training in a particular area of linguistics, culminating in the completion of a thesis. Research degrees also provide semi-specialist and generic skills training and development designed to prepare students for their careers, whether within or outside academia.
