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    MSc 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

Masters Degree Description

The flexible MSc Language Sciences course is aimed at graduates and professionals working in language-related careers seeking in-depth specialised knowledge in the neuroscience of language, language development or multilingualism​.

The MSc in Language Sciences is ideal for preparing graduates in linguistics, speech and language therapy, psychology, education and allied disciplines for research-related careers in the language sciences. The master’s is also appropriate if you are a professional already working in speech and language therapy and would like to update your knowledge of the language sciences.

Entry Requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a related field such as linguistics, psychology, medical sciences or education. Evidence of recent study is normally required if the first degree was completed more than four years ago.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

The MSc in Language Sciences prepares students for doctoral research across the range of language sciences and a career as a research scientist. The combination of linguistics knowledge, training in statistics and strong analytical skills acquired in this course is also particularly applicable to careers involving research management, such as government and market research, as well as in education and health.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Foundations of Grammar
  • Language Processing
  • Placement
  • Project Preparation
  • Research and Dissertation

Optional modules

  • Neuroscience of Language
  • Introduction to Speech and Language Pathology
  • Child Language Acquisition
  • Multilingualism and Impairment Across the Lifespan
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Clinical Phonetics and Phonology
  • Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Anomia

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