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Masters Degrees in English Language in the UK

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English Language and Literature MA

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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English Language Teaching (MA/PG Dip) MA, PG Dip

University of Warwick United Kingdom

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English Language and Literature PhD, MPH, MPhil, MA, MA(Res)

University of York United Kingdom

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English Language Teaching MA

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Teaching English Language in University Settings MSc

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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English Language Teaching MA

Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom

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Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching PG Dip, MA, PG Cert

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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English Language Teaching MA

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) United Kingdom

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English Language and Applied Linguistics DPhil, PhD

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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English Language/Russian MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow United Kingdom

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English Language MA

University of Brighton United Kingdom

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English Language Teaching MA

De Montfort University United Kingdom

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English Language and Linguistics MSc, PG Dip

Ulster University United Kingdom

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Study a English Language Masters in the UK in 2025

Are you interested in the foundations of the English Language? While studying a degree in English Language, you will analyse the origins of the language and how it has evolved over time. You will look at linguistics and grammatical structures, and the diverse styles of English spoken in the UK and around the world.

Graduates of English Language degrees will have developed strong transferable skills such as a mastery of linguistics and strong communication skills. Careers paths can include marketing, journalism, teaching, writing and communications.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • History of English
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Structure of English
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Language Acquisition

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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