MSc Linguistics

The Linguistics course at Ulster University is a three-year full-time undergraduate program. The course aims to provide students with a firm grounding in the analysis of English from both theoretical and practical points of view, while also developing valuable skills needed for many types of employment. Course Content: The degree focuses on linguistics and language study, complemented by a wide range of options, including TESOL, French, Spanish, and Irish. It covers topics such as Syntax and Morphology, Sounds of English, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, and Discourse Analysis.Key Modules: Students will engage with important modules such as Introduction to Linguistics, Research Methods in Linguistics, Semantics, and Pragmatics. Optional modules include areas like Language Contact and Change, Language and Power, Languages in Ireland, and TESOL Methodology.Future Careers: Graduates of this course often move into roles such as teachers of English (both in the UK and abroad), public relations, media work, publishing, language therapy, and translation/interpretation. Further academic and professional qualifications in areas such as speech therapy, law, and TESOL are also an option.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.