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Open University: Linguistics (E99)
| Institution | Open University |
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| Department | The Open University |
| Web | http://www.open.ac.uk |
| general-enquiries@open.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 303 5303 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This postgraduate diploma explores the fundamental roles language plays across diverse personal and professional settings. You’ll examine the core components of linguistic study, engaging with theoretical approaches to language and how its building blocks construct meaning. You’ll also gain experience applying different methodologies of analysis before choosing a specialist route. In the Applied Linguistics route, you’ll explore English language and linguistics in professional contexts, or in the Artificial Intelligence route, focus on the relationship between language use and evolving global technologies. This qualification enhances your expertise for communication-led careers and offers the option to progress to our MA in Linguistics.
Key features of the course - Choose between specialising in applied linguistics or the use of artificial intelligence in linguistics
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Improve your professional practice by engaging with contemporary issues, concepts and debates that enrich your knowledge
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Become an independent and advanced scholar as you learn within and about your own context
Postgraduate Diploma
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | To study for this postgraduate diploma you must hold a bachelors degree from a UK university or another recognised degree-awarding body, or a qualification at an equivalent level. As our modules are taught in English, your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study in the UK. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 7 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). |
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