Study Details: MA 1 year full-time,
2 years part-time
Psycholinguistics is a vibrant and growing subfield of linguistics. Interested in the mechanisms that allow people to acquire, produce and comprehend language, our field spans an incredibly diverse set of topics.
The MSc programme offers two pathways: Language Processing, and Language Acquisition and Development. Researchers in first and second language acquisition ask questions about what typical development looks like, such as 'how do infants move from producing isolated sounds to understanding whole conversations in the span of just a few years?' On the other hand, research in adult language processing asks questions about the "target state" of language development, such as 'what is it that fully-fledged language users are doing when they produce and perceive linguistic input?'
2:2 or equivalent
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Effective communication, critical thinking and project management skills are central to most careers. The study of linguistics at York equips you with these skills and others, which translate readily into any work context.
Our graduates have an excellent record of pursuing fulfilling paths after graduation. Their work spans advertising, teaching English as a foreign language, IT, accountancy, broadcasting, clinical and forensic linguistics, retail management, and other careers.
Apart from your knowledge of linguistics, you will leave with the confidence and skills that come from successfully completing a demanding course and participating fully in university life.
Hear former students talking about the skills acquired in their degree and how they use them in their current career.
Modules
Language Processing Pathway
Semester 1 (conversion route)
Core modules
Syntax
Phonetics and Phonology
Psycholinguistics: Language Processing
Semester 1 (prior experience route)
You'll choose three modules in consultation with your programme leader.
Semester 2
Quantitative Methods
Two option modules
Language Acquisition and Development Pathway
Semester 1 (for both conversion and prior experience route)
Psycholinguistics: First and Second Language Acquisition
Two option modules in linguistics, at either introductory level (conversion route) or advanced level (prior experience route)
Semester 2
Quantitative Methods
Two option modules
The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course. For further information please get in touch.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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