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Masters Degrees in Linguistics in the UK

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Linguistics MA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Linguistics MA

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Applied Linguistics MPhil, PhD

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Linguistics PhD

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Applied Linguistics MA

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Language and Linguistics MA

University of Chichester United Kingdom

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Linguistics MA, MRes

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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Education, Languages and Linguistics MPhil, PhD

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Linguistics PhD

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Linguistics (by Research) MA

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Language and Linguistics MA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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English Language and Applied Linguistics DPhil, PhD

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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English Language and Linguistics MA

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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Theoretical Linguistics MSc, MSc(Res), PG Dip

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Study a Linguistics Masters in the UK in 2025

Linguistics as an academic discipline has been around for many years. Humans have long had a fascination with our languages, including how they came to be and how they continue to evolve with each new generation. As a student of linguistics you will have the opportunity to cover topics ranging from the history of linguistics to the linguistic theories of contemporary society.

During a masters in Linguistics, you will be able to build on the knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. Topics you cover could include:

  • Linguistics as Data Science
  • Societal Multilingualism
  • Language Acquisition
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Neurolinguistics: Language and the Brain

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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