Linguistics and English Language MA

Language is at the heart of human interaction, culture and cognition. The MA in Linguistics and English Language is an intellectually rigorous and flexible programme, exploring how language works, how it is acquired and how it shapes identity and society.A flexible programme structure with a choice of pathwaysThis Linguistics and English Language MA offers a flexible, interdisciplinary structure. You can choose from a wide range of modules from the School of English Language, Literature and Linguistics, and where appropriate, modules from other subject areas across the University. It includes two specialist taught pathways, enabling you to focus on areas that best match your academic interests and career goals.You may develop expertise in one of the following specialist pathways, depending on your academic interests:English LanguageLanguage AcquisitionThe pathways allow you to focus on your area of particular interest. You may explore topics such as:phonetics and phonologysyntax, semantics and pragmaticssociolinguisticspsycholinguisticschild language acquisitionsecond language acquisitionlexical innovationhistorical linguisticsThis programme is ideal for students who wish to develop advanced theoretical knowledge, strong analytical skills and hands-on research experience in linguistics and English language studies.