MA Linguistics at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Year of entry: 2027. Explore all aspects of theoretical and descriptive linguistics at one of the UK’s leading Linguistic departments. Develop written and oral communication skills, computing skills, intercultural awareness and research methods for your future career.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Research Methods I (Linguistics), Research Methods II (Linguistics), Dissertation, Introduction to Grammatical Theory, Phonetics and Phonology I.

Career pathways

Studying Linguistics will equip you with a range of sought-after transferable skills, including written and oral communication skills, computing skills, intercultural awareness and research methods. This course will also develop skills that will be useful in undertaking postgraduate research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent, typically in a subject relevant to Linguistics or in Linguistics. The application form includes a personal statement section in which you must demonstrate your knowledge of and interest in the subject (no more than 500 words). English language: IELTS with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,400 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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