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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MA Linguistic Studies is our broadest postgraduate degree, offering you the widest choice of options. You expand your knowledge of language through studying everything from syntax and phonology, to sociolinguistic theory, to language learning.You build a programme best-suited to your individual needs. This course is ideal if you need to study on a part-time basis and wish to fit your course choices in with your existing commitments, as you can also study on an accumulation basis over a period of up to five years. You also gain a basic familiarity with some common research methodologies and paradigms used in linguistics. You will write a dissertation on a topic of your choice. This takes place between April and September.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,700per year

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

University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    20th out of 25 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    124 61%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    15th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.22 81%

    5th

    9

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