Master of Philosophy in Linguistics and Language Sciences (Taught) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MPhil by Advanced Study is offered by the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL) as a full-time period of study and research, and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge in linguistics and the language sciences. The course is intended primarily for students who already have a good background in linguistics who wish to progress their study to a more advanced level, and/or extend their previous studies into the language sciences more generally.

What you will study

These outcomes are achieved through participation in lectures, research seminars, individual supervisions, and additionally through subject reading groups, discussion groups and meetings of scholarly societies. Students are expected to make regular presentations in seminar situations. Thesis / Dissertation Students submit a dissertation of no more than 20,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a First class Honours Degree. Courses are highly competitive, and a first-class honours degree is required, although a high 2.i honours degree will be considered under exceptional circumstances. Beginners in linguistics are advised not to apply. Although the MPhil by Advanced Study contains a taught component in the first term of the course, it is intended for students who already have an extensive background in Linguistics. It is not intended as a conversion course. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,076 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 41,733 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/mmalmptal/apply

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