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Linguistics MA

Queen Mary University of London

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

On this flexible programme, you will study in the UK's top department for linguistic research. You can select a pathway that suits your research and career plans. Our Linguistics MA also has a Research Practicum option, where you can take a placement with one of our staff.Choose from four specialist pathways: Conversion, General, Specialisation in Sociolinguistics or Specialisation in Formal LinguisticsResearch placement optionGain an excellent grounding in research methods and skillsWhat you'll studyDepending on your background and research aims, you can choose from one of four pathways: The Conversion pathway is designed to offer postgraduate level training in the core subject areas of linguistics, at a pace that is tailored to students who have little or no prior background in this fieldThe General pathway is designed to offer students postgraduate level training across the areas of Formal and Sociolinguistics, and to explore the exciting interactions between the twoThe Specialisation in Formal Linguistics is designed to offer students postgraduate level training in the area of Formal LinguisticsThe Specialisation in Sociolinguistics is designed to offer students postgraduate level training in the area of SociolinguisticsYou’ll gain practical experience in conducting linguistics research. In addition to your dissertation, you can work as a research assistant on one of our research projects.Along with the wide range of elective modules offered on each pathway, you can choose up to two undergraduate linguistics modules. You can take any combination of options if you can make a convincing academic case for your choices.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

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Students can experience campus life while living in London, the best student city in the world.
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    19th out of 25 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    147 72%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    3rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    20th

    15

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