MA Forensic Linguistics (Distance Learning) at Aston University

In the MA Forensic Linguistics programme at Aston University, you will be taught by members of the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics (AIFL), the world's biggest grouping of forensic linguists. Our course is designed to help you explore cutting-edge research and practical applications. With a £6M UK government grant, we've expanded our capabilities to ensure you receive top-notch expertise.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Duration: One year (full-time); two years (part-time)  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught stage core modules: Forensic Linguistics: Theory & Practice, Research Methods. Dissertation stage core modules: Dissertation.

Career pathways

The transferable skills that our Forensic Linguistics programme provides mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as: Our graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as: Aston University, West Midlands Police, Surrey Police, Ministry of Finance of Republic of Indonesia, Royal Air Force, Norges Bank Investment Management, University of Birmingham and South Yorkshire Police.

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