| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | September | - | - |
Master the skills of linguistic analysis in a flexible programme taught by leading experts in the field.
Set in the internationally respected Centre for Language and Communication Research, our MA in Language and Linguistics delivers solid training in linguistic research methods and applications, plus the freedom to tailor the programme around your research interests and career ambitions. You’ll have the option to choose modules that will allow you to specialise in applied linguistics, sociocultural linguistics or linguistic research methods.
Over the course of your degree, you’ll explore linguistic structures and language functions and acquire an understanding of cutting-edge linguistic theories and methods. You’ll also develop an appreciation of how language interacts with various social factors, applying your knowledge to analyse communication in various communities of practice.
Our staff lead on innovative projects in many different fields, including language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, discourse analysis, professional communication, corpus linguistics, systemic functional linguistics and forensic linguistics, hosting a range of reading and research groups in these research fields.
We host talks with visiting academics from around the world, as well as advanced research residencies and occasional summer schools. During your studies, you’ll benefit from this thriving research environment and the support of a range of professionals who will guide your personal and professional development.
Please visit our website for the fees of this course.
MA Full Time 1 Year
MA Part Time 2 Years
If you’re a home-fee paying student, you can apply for a £3,000 Master’s Excellence Scholarship from Cardiff University to help cover the cost of this programme.
Please visit our website for the entry requirements of this course.
MA Full Time 1 Year
MA Part Time 2 Years
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