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UCL (University College London): Linguistics
Institution | UCL (University College London) View institution profile |
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Department | Division of Psychology and Language Sciences |
Web | https://www.ucl.ac.uk |
MA
Summary
The Linguistics MA aims to give students a thorough grounding in modern theoretical linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology, syntax, and semantics and pragmatics. They are then able to tailor the programme to meet their personal linguistic interests.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
The Linguistics MA aims to give students a thorough grounding in modern theoretical linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology, syntax, and semantics and pragmatics. They are then able to tailor the programme to meet their personal linguistic interests.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
The Linguistics MA aims to give students a thorough grounding in modern theoretical linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology; syntax; and semantics and pragmatics, and are then able to tailor the programme to meet their personal linguistic interests.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
The Linguistics MA aims to give students a thorough grounding in modern theoretical linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology; syntax; and semantics and pragmatics, and are then able to tailor the programme to meet their personal linguistic interests.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The UCL Linguistics MPhil is the first research Master's degree in the UK with the specific aim of training students to a level where they can produce impactful research in theoretical linguistics, through dedicated Research Seminars and a comprehensive range of research methods development. Students completing the MPhil have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge to progress to PhD research.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a first-class UK Bachelor's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject. English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
The UCL Linguistics MPhil is the first research Master's degree in the UK with the specific aim of training students to a level where they can produce impactful research in theoretical linguistics, through dedicated Research Seminars and a comprehensive range of research methods development. Students completing the MPhil have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge to progress to PhD research.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a first-class UK Bachelor's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject. English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
The Linguistics MPhil/PhD programme at UCL provides excellent training for anyone intending to pursue an academic career in research/lecturing in the dynamic field of linguistics (or adjacent areas within cognitive science). It gives students unparalleled contact with the top academics in the discipline and opportunities to participate in international conferences.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
The UCL Linguistics MPhil is the first research Master's degree in the UK with the specific aim of training students to a level where they can produce impactful research in theoretical linguistics, through dedicated Research Seminars and a comprehensive range of research methods development. Students completing the MPhil have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge to progress to PhD research.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a first-class UK Bachelor's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject. English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
The Linguistics MPhil/PhD programme at UCL provides excellent training for anyone intending to pursue an academic career in research/lecturing in the dynamic field of linguistics (or adjacent areas within cognitive science). It gives students unparalleled contact with the top academics in the discipline and opportunities to participate in international conferences.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. English level: Level 2 |
Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
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