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

Programme overview

The MPhil by Thesis 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 or part-time research period. It is intended for students who already have a solid background in Linguistics, Language Sciences or Computational Linguistics, and have some research experience, and who already have advanced knowledge in the areas they wish to research for their thesis. The research topic should fall within the research profile of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (see Research Clusters).

Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities | Department: Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics | Duration: 9 Months full-time; 21 months part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The expected timeframe would be 21 months, with a thesis submission date of June in the second academic year of study. General transferable skills: The MPhil by Thesis, with its focus on independent scholarly enquiry, demands that students develop exemplary organisational and time-management skills.

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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. The MPhil by Thesis is for students whose knowledge of linguistics is already substantial, and who already have advanced knowledge in the area they wish to research for their thesis. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. If an applicant is deemed unsuitable for the MPhil by Thesis Course, it is possible they may be offered a place on the MPhil by Advanced Study. 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; 21 months part-time

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

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