MA Languages and Linguistics: The University of Manchester

Course description

This programme focuses on the core issues of linguistic theory and linguistic description and the detailed study of the linguistic structure of a particular language. The choice of language teaching available in a particular year is likely to range over the following: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Old Latin, Vulgar Latin, Romance, Greek, Russian, Slavic, Semitic and Turkic amongst others.

Course aims

The MA in Languages and Linguistics aims to give students a grounding in breadth and depth in Linguistics and the value of linguistic theory for understanding a specific language or family of languages, by exploring the central features of linguistic theory: its history, objectives, principal theoretical frameworks, methodologies, contested areas and uncontested results. Students will gain experience of excellence in teaching and learning at an advanced level, in an environment where they will benefit from the fact that the School is also home to world-leading research in Linguistics. In-depth understanding of specific language(s) taught in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures will be developed.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: An Upper Second Class Honours degree, or the overseas equivalent. The first degree need not be in linguistics: a number of first degree subjects might provide a suitable background.

English language: Students whose first language is not English require an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with 7.0 in the writing component or a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test) or 100 (internet-based test).