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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Essex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-OCT-26
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Conduct an in-depth study of the grammar of English. Learn about dialectal and social variation, language change and the pragmatics of language use, and study varieties of English used around the world. Conduct an in-depth study of the grammar of English. Learn about dialectal and social variation, language change and the pragmatics of language use, and study varieties of English used around the world.Our course can lead to careers in areas such as academic research, publishing, journalism, administration, public service and teaching. You develop key employability skills including research design, data analysis, thinking analytically, report writing and public speaking.We also work with the University’s Careers Services to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Application deadline
30/09/2026
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 23,875per year
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University information
University of Essex
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University League Table
30th
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
65th out of 89 19
17th out of 24 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 207100 48%76th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10069.0 69%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%82nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 207108 52%20th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%9th
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