MLitt English Language and/or Linguistics at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This is an individually tailored research Master's degree designed for graduates with a good background in linguistics and/or English language. Our research Master's in English Language and/or Linguistics is largely based on your own research interests. We'll prepare you for further research within and beyond academia.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of English Literature Language and Linguistics | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules aim to extend your knowledge and skills beyond undergraduate level and help to develop your research skills. Compulsory modules include: English MLitt Research Assignments, English MLitt Dissertation, Research Methods for IPhD and MLitt Students.

Career pathways

Further study – This course provides a route into PhD level study. Skills - Depending on your projects, this course can provide you will skills in data analysis, statistical methods, corpus building and analysis, and speech analysis, for example.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We especially encourage applications from students who feel they may face specific barriers in accessing higher education or who belong to groups who are under-represented in UK Higher Education. These include, but are not limited to, first-generation students, applicants from minoritised ethnic groups, applicants returning to full-time education after a break, applicants with caring responsibilities, or applicants with disabilities. The School is committed to supporting you. If you would like to discuss how we can do so, please contact [email protected] English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/7806f/#how-to-apply

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