MA Forensic Linguistics

The Forensic Linguistics course at Aston University is a full-time, 1 year Masters course, available to students through on-campus learning. The course takes a unique approach, combining linguistic knowledge, analytical abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of the law. It provides students with a thorough understanding of the language of the law, including legal language, legal reasoning, and legal processes. Course Content: The course content covers a broad range of topics including language as evidence, language and the law, authorship analysis, and language, crime and society. The curriculum offers a diverse mix of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps students identify the different forms of linguistic analysis and application to real-life situations. In addition to the core modules, the course also includes tutorial guidance and independent research.Key Modules: Key modules include Language of the Law, Language as Evidence, Language Crime and Society, Research Methods, Dissertation in Forensic Linguistics, and Introduction to Forensic Linguistics. Accreditations: Upon successful completion, students are awarded a Master of Science (MSc) in Forensic Linguistics.Future Careers: Aston’s Forensic Linguistic course prepares students for employment in various sectors such as language and law consultancy, law enforcement agencies, immigration services, and even world-renowned crime investigation departments such as the FBI and Scotland Yard. It also sets a solid foundation for jobs that require skills like language consultancy, discourse analysis, and corpus linguistics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.