Sociolinguistics (Research) MA; PGDip
MA: 12 months full time; 24 months part time
PGDip: 9 months full time; 18 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,500 part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
This ESRC-recognised programme is designed to prepare you to undertake a PhD. It consists of a mixture of generic research training modules offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Training Programme combined with more specialised modules covering both research training and specialist knowledge.
The programme explores the recent (20th-century) history of linguistics and the philosophy of linguistics. Tensions between different conceptions of language are also examined as well as the issues surrounding research methodology in linguistics, sociolinguistics and the sociology of language more specifically.
You will gain a working knowledge of the methodology and skills in quantitative and qualitative research in language and linguistic studies by carrying out a literature review and independent fieldwork, and undertaking sociolinguistic analysis using a variety of mathematical and computational tools.
+Modules
Find out about the programme modules.
+Entrance Requirements
At least an upper-second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in linguistics, or a discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour, such as cognitive science, psychology, anthropology or sociology.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
International students – University scholarships.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Office
School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7199
E-mail: pg.english@ncl.ac.uk
or
Dr Hermann Moisl (Degree Programme Director)
School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7781
E-mail: hermann.moisl@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Linguistics, Speech and Language Sciences.
