Language Technologies MSc at Bangor University

The MSc Language Technologies develops understanding of applying computer technology to language-based problems, including natural language processing, speech science and automated translation, with emphasis on less-resourced and minoritised languages. It includes a practical research project and access to Supercomputing Wales and the Language Technologies Unit.

Department: Department of Linguistics, English Language and Bilingualism  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Introduction to Programming (for those without a computer science background), Foundation of Linguistics (without a linguistics background), Natural Language Processing, Language Technologies, Translation in Practice (without a translation background), Research Methods and an MSc or Computer Science dissertation. Options include Speech Science, Psycholinguistics, Historical Linguistics, Language Change, Welsh Linguistics, Using Corpora and Language Contact and Bilingualism.

Career pathways

Graduates enter education, management, government, research, health, translation, software development, cryptography and language planning, or progress to a PhD in language technologies or a related field.

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