Linguistics

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.

Students gain knowledge and understanding of current research in theoretical linguistics and are prepared for independent research. On completion of the programme, they will be able to formulate appropriate research questions, find and evaluate relevant literature, develop and test new hypotheses, and produce cogent, structured and professionally presented reports.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules (105 credits) one optional module (15 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

Core Modules

• Syntax
• Semantics and Pragmatics
• Phonetics and Phonology
• Foundations of Linguistics

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.

English Language Requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

The English language level for this programme is: Good

Equivalent qualifications for Russia:

The award of any of the following from a recognised institution:

• 5 year Specialist Diploma with an overall mark of 4.5/5.0
• Bachelor's degree with an overall mark of 4.5/5.0

Alternative qualifications

Medical / Dental / Pharmacy degree; Doctorate.

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

There is a number of scholarships:

• Amelia Zollner IPPR/UCL Internship Award
• Byron Fellowship
• Denys Holland Scholarship
• DSC Award (Surina Narula Travel Award)
• Faculty Undergraduate Scholarship for Excellence
• Inoue Masaru Scholarship
• Jackson Lewis Scholarship
• Keith Wightman Scholarship
• Old Students Association (OSA) Trust Scholarship
• UPCH Progression Scholarships
• UPCSE Progression Scholarships
• UWC - IOB United World Colleges International Outreach Bursary

Many linguistics graduates from UCL carry on studying linguistics at MPhil/PhD level with a view to pursuing an academic career. Others go on to teach languages, especially English (as a first or foreign language) or embark on a range of other careers, from law, media, computing and speech and language therapy to all aspects of commerce and industry.