Linguistics (by research) MA
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time
- Campus: Clifton Campus
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Introduction:
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73% of NTU’s research in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent - REF2021. -
This course will provide you with a solid foundation for progressing to study for a PhD.
This course gives you the opportunity to pursue research in the field of linguistics. It comprises independent research, and a course designed to develop knowledge of key research skills and practices.
You will join a thriving postgraduate community of researchers in Linguistics, and a unique student support structure with a dedicated team of tutors and supervisors. Linguistics has a proud record of excellence in research. Our colleagues are leading authorities in their respective research specialisms. They contribute actively to the School’s research ethos, produce journal articles and books, and present at national and international conferences.
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
At NTU we believe in providing education and research that are directly relevant and beneficial to your career. We place particular emphasis on helping students to develop transferable skills that are useful in all walks of life, such as problem-solving, analysis and confident communication. We also seek to provide an atmosphere that encourages initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship, alongside academic excellence.
This course provides excellent preparation for undertaking a PhD and gives you the freedom and support to shape your own work in the area of linguistics.
This course does not currently offer placements however students benefit from extensive contacts in the field of linguistics offered by our academic team.
Contacts include experts in the fields of clinical linguistics, social linguistics, forensic linguistics, media discourse, gender and sexuality and languages.
Re:search Re:imagined
To us, research is about more than writing papers and proposing new ideas. By daring to think differently, we’re disrupting the research landscape and finding the answers to the questions that really matter. From helping to shape international policy, to preserving our heritage, we’re inspiring the brightest minds to rise up and find solutions to some of the most significant global challenges facing society.
Find out more: ntu.ac.uk/research
Campus and facilities
How to apply
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