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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Whiteknights Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
12 Months
Course summary
Our flexible MSc Language Sciences programme is aimed at graduates and professionals who work in language-related careers and seek in-depth specialised knowledge in the language sciences. Study one of our three areas of international expertise: the neuroscience of language, language development and disorders, or multilingualism.Leading experts will instruct you on the core areas within the language sciences. Building on this knowledge in linguistics and psycholinguistics, you will choose one of three dedicated pathways:Neuroscience of languageThis pathway will introduce you to current advances in cognitive neuroscience, including functional MRI and the electrophysiology of language.Language development and disordersThis pathway will focus on language development and disorders, including developmental language disorders during language acquisition, and acquired language disorders such as aphasia.MultilingualismThis pathway provides a flexible multidisciplinary course focusing on linguistic and cognitive aspects of multilingualism.
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Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
36th
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Campus address
University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
1st out of 18 3
14th out of 25
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Entry standards
/ Max 195150 77%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%13th
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Entry standards
/ Max 204122 60%19th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.21 80%7th
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