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Lancaster University: Corpus Linguistics (Online)
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1524 592032 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Lancaster is the birthplace of corpus linguistics and a world leader in the field. In this specialist online course, you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools. You’ll analyse large language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication and language teaching.
Why Lancaster?
-
Choose a university with a global reputation for excellence in corpus linguistics, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Learn from world-leading experts in the field of corpus linguistics and language data analysis
-
Gain advanced skills in language data analysis valued by employers across domains and industries
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Join this programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of time zone
Learn from experts We are home to the ESRC research Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, delivering world-leading work in corpus-based language data science. We’ve developed major corpora such as the British National Corpus 2014 and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus and led innovations in digital analysis tools.
Our researchers are internationally recognised for their work in applying corpus approaches to the real world - from misinformation and social media discourse to education and public health communication as well as the development and evaluation of GenAI tools.
Skills for the future There is a growing need for effective language data analysis and visualisation in a large number of professions. Our MA programme equips you with skills to collect, analyse and visualise large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in core corpus linguistic methods, including - Concordance analysis
-
Wordlists and n-gram analysis
-
Keyword and collocation analysis
-
Statistical analysis of language
-
Practical application in social science, legal and educational contexts
You will use quantitative methods to identify patterns in large language datasets and combine them with qualitative data analysis and interpretation. You will discuss advantages and challenges of combining corpus analysis with AI-powered tools and other evolving technologies.
You’ll also explore how corpora are used in fields such as media analysis, healthcare communication, language teaching and human-machine interaction. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language data analysis.
The knowledge and skills gained in this programme have wide-ranging applications and can be used to respond to both current and future societal, environmental and technological challenges such as advances in AI uses.
Flexible. Supportive. Inclusive. You don’t need prior experience in linguistics or programming - just curiosity and a desire to explore how language works.
The course provides the flexibility to study alongside your work and personal commitments from anywhere in the world. You’ll always feel supported, thanks to close interaction with your tutors, detailed feedback on your work, and opportunities to share experiences with other students.
In your dissertation you will conduct in-depth research on a topic of your choice – examples of topics chosen by past students include language in mental health contexts, evaluation of teaching resources and the discourse of sustainability.
During your studies, you’ll receive regular personalised feedback and take part in interactive online teaching that keeps you engaged and supported. From online seminars to group discussions and collaborative activities, the experience is rich, flexible, and designed with your success in mind.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Lancaster is the birthplace of corpus linguistics and a world leader in the field. In this specialist online course, you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools. You’ll analyse large language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication and language teaching.
Why Lancaster?
-
Choose a university with a global reputation for excellence in corpus linguistics, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Learn from world-leading experts in the field of corpus linguistics and language data analysis
-
Gain advanced skills in language data analysis valued by employers across domains and industries
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Join this programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of time zone
Learn from experts We are home to the ESRC research Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, delivering world-leading work in corpus-based language data science. We’ve developed major corpora such as the British National Corpus 2014 and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus and led innovations in digital analysis tools.
Our researchers are internationally recognised for their work in applying corpus approaches to the real world - from misinformation and social media discourse to education and public health communication as well as the development and evaluation of GenAI tools.
Skills for the future There is a growing need for effective language data analysis and visualisation in a large number of professions. Our MA programme equips you with skills to collect, analyse and visualise large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in core corpus linguistic methods, including - Concordance analysis
-
Wordlists and n-gram analysis
-
Keyword and collocation analysis
-
Statistical analysis of language
-
Practical application in social science, legal and educational contexts
You will use quantitative methods to identify patterns in large language datasets and combine them with qualitative data analysis and interpretation. You will discuss advantages and challenges of combining corpus analysis with AI-powered tools and other evolving technologies.
You’ll also explore how corpora are used in fields such as media analysis, healthcare communication, language teaching and human-machine interaction. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language data analysis.
The knowledge and skills gained in this programme have wide-ranging applications and can be used to respond to both current and future societal, environmental and technological challenges such as advances in AI uses.
Flexible. Supportive. Inclusive. You don’t need prior experience in linguistics or programming - just curiosity and a desire to explore how language works.
The course provides the flexibility to study alongside your work and personal commitments from anywhere in the world. You’ll always feel supported, thanks to close interaction with your tutors, detailed feedback on your work, and opportunities to share experiences with other students.
In your dissertation you will conduct in-depth research on a topic of your choice – examples of topics chosen by past students include language in mental health contexts, evaluation of teaching resources and the discourse of sustainability.
During your studies, you’ll receive regular personalised feedback and take part in interactive online teaching that keeps you engaged and supported. From online seminars to group discussions and collaborative activities, the experience is rich, flexible, and designed with your success in mind.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Lancaster is the birthplace of corpus linguistics and a world leader in the field. In this specialist online course, you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools. You’ll analyse large language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, human-machine interaction and language teaching. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.
Why Lancaster? - Choose a university with a global reputation for excellence in corpus linguistics, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Learn from world-leading experts in the field of corpus linguistics and language data analysis
-
Gain advanced skills in language data analysis valued by employers across domains and industries
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Join this programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of time zone
Learn from experts We are home to the ESRC research Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, delivering world-leading work in corpus-based language data science. We’ve developed major corpora such as the British National Corpus 2014 and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus and led innovations in digital analysis tools.
Our researchers are internationally recognised for their work in applying corpus approaches to the real world, from misinformation and social media discourse to education and public health communication, as well as the development and evaluation of GenAI tools.
A flexible approach From online seminars to group discussions and collaborative activities, the experience at Lancaster is rich, flexible, and designed with your success in mind.
Taking two modules over one year, this programme offers a flexible way to develop advanced skills in linguistic data analysis without committing to a full master’s.
The course is designed for those from varied academic and professional backgrounds. You don’t need prior experience in linguistics or programming - just curiosity and a desire to explore how language works.
Whether you’re an educator, researcher, analyst, or just curious about language, this online course provides the tools and techniques you need to investigate language patterns and real-world discourse using large-scale data.
What will you study? During your studies, you will learn from experts in the field and will be given access to a wealth of corpus resources. You'll learn core techniques such as concordance, keyword, and collocation analysis, with practical applications in areas like media, marketing, healthcare, language teaching, and social research.
The programme is ideal for professionals or researchers in linguistics, education, data analysis, or related fields, and no prior knowledge of linguistics is required.
On the course you will: - Gain a strong foundation in core corpus linguistic methods such as concordance analysis, wordlists, keyword and collocation analysis
-
Learn key methods for analysing large collections of language data (corpora) using cutting-edge digital tools like #LancsBox and CQPweb
-
Use quantitative methods to identify patterns in large language datasets and combine them with qualitative data analysis and interpretation
-
Discuss advantages and challenges of combining corpus analysis with AI-powered tools
-
Explore how corpora are used in fields such as sociolinguistics, media analysis healthcare communication, and language teaching
By the end of the Postgraduate Certificate, you’ll be equipped to conduct sophisticated language analysis and apply corpus methods in a range of professional contexts. Whatever your goals, this programme will give you the tools to analyse language critically, identify patterns in discourse, and contribute to evidence-based understanding in your field.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. For example, we normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking or TRINITY ISE (C1/C2). We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Lancaster is the birthplace of corpus linguistics and a world leader in the field. In this specialist online course, you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools. You’ll analyse large language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, human-machine interaction and language teaching. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.
Why Lancaster? - Choose a university with a global reputation for excellence in corpus linguistics, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Learn from world-leading experts in the field of corpus linguistics and language data analysis
-
Gain advanced skills in language data analysis valued by employers across domains and industries
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Join this programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of time zone
Learn from experts We are home to the ESRC research Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, delivering world-leading work in corpus-based language data science. We’ve developed major corpora such as the British National Corpus 2014 and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus and led innovations in digital analysis tools.
Our researchers are internationally recognised for their work in applying corpus approaches to the real world, from misinformation and social media discourse to education and public health communication, as well as the development and evaluation of GenAI tools.
A flexible approach From online seminars to group discussions and collaborative activities, the experience at Lancaster is rich, flexible, and designed with your success in mind.
Taking two modules over one year, this programme offers a flexible way to develop advanced skills in linguistic data analysis without committing to a full master’s.
The course is designed for those from varied academic and professional backgrounds. You don’t need prior experience in linguistics or programming - just curiosity and a desire to explore how language works.
Whether you’re an educator, researcher, analyst, or just curious about language, this online course provides the tools and techniques you need to investigate language patterns and real-world discourse using large-scale data.
What will you study? During your studies, you will learn from experts in the field and will be given access to a wealth of corpus resources. You'll learn core techniques such as concordance, keyword, and collocation analysis, with practical applications in areas like media, marketing, healthcare, language teaching, and social research.
The programme is ideal for professionals or researchers in linguistics, education, data analysis, or related fields, and no prior knowledge of linguistics is required.
On the course you will: - Gain a strong foundation in core corpus linguistic methods such as concordance analysis, wordlists, keyword and collocation analysis
-
Learn key methods for analysing large collections of language data (corpora) using cutting-edge digital tools like #LancsBox and CQPweb
-
Use quantitative methods to identify patterns in large language datasets and combine them with qualitative data analysis and interpretation
-
Discuss advantages and challenges of combining corpus analysis with AI-powered tools
-
Explore how corpora are used in fields such as sociolinguistics, media analysis healthcare communication, and language teaching
By the end of the Postgraduate Certificate, you’ll be equipped to conduct sophisticated language analysis and apply corpus methods in a range of professional contexts. Whatever your goals, this programme will give you the tools to analyse language critically, identify patterns in discourse, and contribute to evidence-based understanding in your field.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. For example, we normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking or TRINITY ISE (C1/C2). We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Lancaster is the birthplace of corpus linguistics and a world leader in the field. In this specialist online course, you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools. You’ll analyse large language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, literary analysis, human-machine interaction and language teaching. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.
Why Lancaster? - Choose a university with a global reputation for excellence in corpus linguistics, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Learn from world-leading experts in the field of corpus linguistics and language data analysis
-
Gain advanced skills in language data analysis sought after by employers across domains and industries
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Join this programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of time zone
Learn from experts Our team at Lancaster have been shaping the field of corpus linguistics since the 1970s, and we continue to be renowned for our work at the cutting-edge of the field.
We are home to the ESRC research Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, delivering world-leading work in corpus-based language data science. We’ve developed major corpora such as the British National Corpus 2014 and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus and led innovations in digital analysis tools.
Our researchers are internationally recognised for their work in applying corpus approaches to the real world, from misinformation and social media discourse to education and public health communication as well as the development and evaluation of GenAI tools.
Our team are committed, passionate and expert teachers. You will find they are readily accessible to our students and quick to share their expert insights. T
his Postgraduate Diploma puts all of this expertise within your reach, wherever you are in the world. You’ll receive regular personalised feedback and take part in interactive online teaching that keeps you engaged and supported.
Skills for the future There is a growing need for effective language data analysis in a large number of professions. Our Postgraduate Diploma equips you with skills to analyse large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology.
Taking four modules over two years, you’ll gain a strong foundation in core corpus linguistic methods, including: - Concordance analysis
-
Wordlists and n-gram analysis
-
Keyword and collocation analysis
-
Practical application in discourse analysis, language teaching, analysis of legal and political discourse, media, and others
You will use quantitative methods of to identify patterns in large language datasets and combine them with qualitative data analysis and interpretation. You will discuss advantages and challenges of combining corpus analysis with AI-powered tools and other evolving technologies.
You’ll also explore how corpora are used in fields such as media analysis, healthcare communication, language teaching and human-machine interaction. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language data analysis.
The knowledge and skills gained in this programme have wide-ranging applications and can be used to respond to both current and future societal, environmental and technological challenges such as advances in AI uses.
Flexible. Supportive. Inclusive This programme welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, offering comprehensive linguistic training on-course. You don’t need prior experience in linguistics or programming - just curiosity and a desire to explore how language works.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Lancaster is the birthplace of corpus linguistics and a world leader in the field. In this specialist online course, you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools. You’ll analyse large language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, literary analysis, human-machine interaction and language teaching. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.
Why Lancaster? - Choose a university with a global reputation for excellence in corpus linguistics, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Learn from world-leading experts in the field of corpus linguistics and language data analysis
-
Gain advanced skills in language data analysis sought after by employers across domains and industries
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Join this programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of time zone
Learn from experts Our team at Lancaster have been shaping the field of corpus linguistics since the 1970s, and we continue to be renowned for our work at the cutting-edge of the field.
We are home to the ESRC research Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, delivering world-leading work in corpus-based language data science. We’ve developed major corpora such as the British National Corpus 2014 and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus and led innovations in digital analysis tools.
Our researchers are internationally recognised for their work in applying corpus approaches to the real world, from misinformation and social media discourse to education and public health communication as well as the development and evaluation of GenAI tools.
Our team are committed, passionate and expert teachers. You will find they are readily accessible to our students and quick to share their expert insights. T
his Postgraduate Diploma puts all of this expertise within your reach, wherever you are in the world. You’ll receive regular personalised feedback and take part in interactive online teaching that keeps you engaged and supported.
Skills for the future There is a growing need for effective language data analysis in a large number of professions. Our Postgraduate Diploma equips you with skills to analyse large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology.
Taking four modules over two years, you’ll gain a strong foundation in core corpus linguistic methods, including: - Concordance analysis
-
Wordlists and n-gram analysis
-
Keyword and collocation analysis
-
Practical application in discourse analysis, language teaching, analysis of legal and political discourse, media, and others
You will use quantitative methods of to identify patterns in large language datasets and combine them with qualitative data analysis and interpretation. You will discuss advantages and challenges of combining corpus analysis with AI-powered tools and other evolving technologies.
You’ll also explore how corpora are used in fields such as media analysis, healthcare communication, language teaching and human-machine interaction. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language data analysis.
The knowledge and skills gained in this programme have wide-ranging applications and can be used to respond to both current and future societal, environmental and technological challenges such as advances in AI uses.
Flexible. Supportive. Inclusive This programme welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, offering comprehensive linguistic training on-course. You don’t need prior experience in linguistics or programming - just curiosity and a desire to explore how language works.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
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