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MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Please be aware that this course has been suspended for the 2026-27 academic year. Conduct an in-depth study of the grammar of English. Learn about dialectal and social variation, language change and the pragmatics of language use, and study varieties of English used around the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: MA Dissertation, LG653-7-SP, Syntax, Semantics.

Career pathways

Our course can lead to careers in areas such as academic research, publishing, journalism, administration, public service and teaching. You develop key employability skills including research design, data analysis, thinking analytically, report writing and public speaking.

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Entry requirements

A 2.2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects: Education English Language and Literature English Language Studies Linguistics Modern Languages Teaching You may also be considered with a lower-class degree, or an unrelated 2:2 degree if you have teaching experience. If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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