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Postgraduate English Language and Linguistics

Our range of postgraduate degrees allow you to expand your knowledge at one of Europe's largest centres for research in Linguistics.

Studying English Language and Linguistics

We offer you the opportunity to undertake taught postgraduate studies. You'll be supported by our expert staff and exposed to diverse perspectives. Our research was ranked 1st in the UK for English Language and Literature research (Research Excellence Framework 2021, Times Higher Education), and 7th in the UK for Modern Languages and Linguistics research (Research Excellence Framework 2021, Times Higher Education).

Our English Language and Linguistics postgraduate degrees:

Linguistics MA

The Linguistics MA allows you to study phonology and syntax alongside a pathway of your choice in English Language or Language Acquisition. The course, characterised by its flexibility, equips you with the research skills necessary to undertake independent study in linguistics.

Sociolinguistics (Research) MA, PGDip

This course explores 20th-century history of linguistics and the philosophy of linguistics. Tensions between different conceptions of language, the issues surrounding research methodology in linguistics, sociolinguistics and the sociology of language are examined.

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