PgDip 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 10 months, Part time 20 months | 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.

Career pathways

Lancaster’s Postgraduate Diploma in Corpus Linguistics (Online) will enhance your opportunities of gaining employment and of professional growth in various fields where analytical skills are required. During your studies, you will learn from experts in the field and will be given access to a wealth of corpus resources.

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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 8,340 for the whole programme (2027/28). Programme fee (10 months full time programme) Source

International applicants: GBP 8,340 for the whole programme (2027/28). Programme fee (10 months full time programme) Source

Duration: Full time 10 months, Part time 20 months

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

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