MSc Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science at Lancaster University

An ideal course for careers in the security, intelligence, and law enforcement sectors, as well as related fields that require expertise in linguistic analysis. In an era defined by state-sponsored disinformation, cybercrime, and sophisticated AI-powered fraud, Lancaster's MSc in Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science provides a unique and comprehensive integration of forensic linguistics and speech science. Our MSc in Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science (FLiSS) offers an unrivalled context for success.

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  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Corpus Linguistics in the Digital Age, Language, Investigation and Intelligence, Foundations of Speech Science, Language and Identification, Methods, Ethics and Issues in Forensic Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science Dissertation.

Career pathways

The MSc in Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science leads to a range of exciting and in-demand career opportunities in relatively young yet rapidly growing fields. The increasing prevalence of "deepfakes", language analysis in cybercrime, and the growing reliance on voice data in investigations highlight the societal need for experts in forensic linguistics and speech science.

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