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University of Stirling: English Language and Linguistics
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
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| Department | English |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 466655 |
| Study type | Taught |
MLitt
Summary
Our English Language and Linguistics postgraduate degree gives you an excellent opportunity to study the complex workings of language and explore its central role in society. With the guidance of expert staff, you’ll explore how language works, how people use it, what people use it for, where it came from and how it changes.
You’ll learn to carry out independent research and engage with other researchers by writing, debating and delivering oral and written presentations. You’ll also play an active part in our regular Linguistics Reading Group meetings, which discuss articles on important and controversial linguistic topics.
The course also provides a grounding in theories and methods that are essential for a range of careers. You’ll graduate with an expert knowledge of contemporary linguistic theories and their application in a wider cultural context – including both generative and cognitive approaches to linguistic description, as well as the contexts in which these theories operate.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
MSc
Summary
Studying our Masters degree in English Language and Linguistics provides you with that invaluable insight into how humans communicate. You’ll explore how English evolves across time and place, the complex workings of the English language and its central role in society.\ Develop specialist skills for linguistic analysis and research\ Exploring linguistic structures is the main theoretical core of the MSc in English Language and Linguistics. You’ll study the key theoretical dimensions of linguistic analysis: phonology, morphology and syntax. Examples from both English and a wide range of other languages are used.\ You’ll build up a knowledge of contemporary linguistic theories and their application in a wider cultural setting including:
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Cognitive - how our minds process and understand language;
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Historical - how languages develop over time;
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Social - how we use language to express ourselves and our identities in different communities.
You’ll graduate with a solid grounding in the concepts and techniques required for linguistic analysis and research. Tailor the course to your interests with our optional modules representing a wide range of linguistic specialisms such as:
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Historical, social and regional varieties of English
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Language and cognition
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Language policy and multilingualism
Enhance your academic and professional skills with a Linguistics dissertation\ On this English language and Linguistics Masters degree you’ll plan and manage a research-based dissertation on a linguistic subject of your choice, in consultation with an expert supervisor. Previous dissertations include:
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Language and Climate Crisis
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The Language of Memes
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The Language and Semiotics of Milk Advertising
This is your opportunity to undertake independent research, from developing a clear thesis to designing your study and collecting original data. You'll build essential skills in critical thinking, organisation, and time management. All are highly valued in both PhD study and a wide range of careers.\ Discuss contemporary linguistic themes\ We have a Linguistics Reading Group, in which our English Language and Linguistic students play an active role. The group meet to discuss articles on important and controversial linguistic topics. Recently the group have read papers on:
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Ecolinguistics and Discourses of Oil Production
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Iconicity in Sensory Words
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Island as Sources of Linguistic Diversity
Comprehensive employability and skills programme\ Our employability and skills programme helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Our English Language and Linguistics postgraduate degree gives you an excellent opportunity to study the complex workings of language and explore its central role in society. With the guidance of expert staff, you’ll explore how language works, how people use it, what people use it for, where it came from and how it changes.
You’ll learn to carry out independent research and engage with other researchers by writing, debating and delivering oral and written presentations. You’ll also play an active part in our regular Linguistics Reading Group meetings, which discuss articles on important and controversial linguistic topics.
The course also provides a grounding in theories and methods that are essential for a range of careers. You’ll graduate with an expert knowledge of contemporary linguistic theories and their application in a wider cultural context – including both generative and cognitive approaches to linguistic description, as well as the contexts in which these theories operate.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Main Site Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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