MA Corpus Linguistics (Online) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Lancaster University is one of the best places in the world to study Corpus Linguistics, with a full range of postgraduate qualifications to choose from. Lancaster is the birthplace of corpus linguistics and a world leader in the field. In this specialist online course, you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time / online | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Fundamentals of Corpus Linguistics, Corpus Data Analysis: Research Design, Statistics and Visualisation, Corpus Design, Construction and Annotation, Corpus Linguistics Dissertation.

Career pathways

Lancaster’s MA in Corpus Linguistics (Online) will enhance your career opportunities in a variety of fields where analytical skills are required. By the time you graduate, you’ll have an advanced skillset that is in high demand by employers across domains and industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Programme fee (1 year programme) Source

International applicants: GBP 12,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Programme fee (1 year programme) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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