MA Linguistic Studies

The MA Linguistics course offered by the University of Essex allows you to explore language in depth, further developing your understanding of the forms and functions of human language. The programme is designed for those with a background in linguistics or a related field, and it provides an excellent foundation for more advanced research.Course Content: The course provides an in-depth investigation into the nature of human language. It covers areas such as syntax, phonetics and phonology, morphology, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, semantics, pragmatics, and psycholinguistics. The programme allows students to also study one or two of Essex Pathways: TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), Psycholinguistics, Phonetics & Phonology, or Syntax.Key Modules: Key modules include 'Research Methods for Postgraduates', 'Advanced Phonology', 'Syntax I and II', 'English Phonetics And Phonology', 'Advanced Morphology', and a Dissertation. There are also optional modules like 'Second Language Acquisition And Linguistics', 'Topics In Syntax', 'Psycholinguistics', and more, which allow students to delve further into their areas of interest.Accreditations: Currently, there are no specific accreditations listed for this course.Future Careers: Graduates from this MA in Linguistics can progress into a wide range of careers. Many linguistics graduates go into roles such as teaching, translating and interpreting, speech and language therapy, and more. A number of students also go on to further research in the field of linguistics, with some pursuing a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.