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English Linguistics MA

UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Prepare for a career in research, publishing or teaching through this degree that explores the core areas of language. The English Linguistics MA provides an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills while studying everything from corpus linguistics to syntax. Taught by esteemed UCL academics who are leading the direction of this field, you’ll also benefit from the insights of guest speakers and access to outstanding library facilities. The MA introduces students to the core areas of the study of English Linguistics, including morphology, syntax, phonetics, phonology, pragmatics, and corpus linguistics. The course develops students' critical thinking skills through interactive class discussions based on authentic linguistic data to explore how the English language works, facilitating students' growth as researchers. The course is of interest to those who wish to continue to a research degree in English language or linguistics, those who wish to become teachers or lecturers of English, or those intending to pursue a career in writing, publishing, editing, or communication.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 35,400per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    7th out of 24 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    145 70%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.34 83%

    2nd

    1

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