MA Linguistics with a Specialisation in Computational Linguistics

The Linguistics with a specialisation in Computational Linguistics MA, offered by the University College London (UCL), is a comprehensive modular programme that prepares students for advanced multidisciplinary study in linguistics and computational linguistics. This course equips students with the skills and knowledge to analyse language and linguistic data using state-of-the-art computational methods and models.Course Content: The curriculum is divided into two components – taught courses and an independent research project. Students study core components related to phonetic theory, semantics, and phonology, along with optional modules such as advanced statistics, syntax, and logic. They undertake a research project that culminates in a dissertation and have the opportunity to interact with several research centres and departments to gain multi-disciplinary insights.Key Modules: Core modules include Foundations of Linguistics, Quantitative Methods, and Optional Modules from a select list. The course also includes a research project and a dissertation which make up the second component of the course.Future Careers: Past students have proceeded to advanced study in linguistics or taken up jobs in related industries. The rigorous training in linguistic analysis and data science provided by this course are highly valued in fields such as information technology, machine learning, and language technology industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.