MSc Language Sciences: Technology of Language and Speech

The MSc in Language Sciences with a specialisation in Technology, Language, and Speech is a comprehensive program offered by University College London (UCL). The course provides a broad overview of the field of language sciences and equips students with practical skills in computational and experimental methods in linguistics.Course Content: The program gives students an understanding of both theoretical and applied linguistics. The course covers key aspects of machine learning, software development, and the science behind human language production and perception. Additionally, students get to work on a research project, which is an integral part of the program. Its content includes methods in language sciences, speech science, semantics and pragmatics, machine learning, text as data, and neurological aspects of language processing.Key Modules: Some of the key modules students will embark on include Language Sciences and Communication, Speech Science, Perception: From Neurons to Awareness, Empirical Methods in Language Science, Syntax & Semantics, Pragmatics, and Discourse Analysis.Future Careers: Graduates of this course are prepared for careers in various sectors such as artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, language and speech technology, education, psychology, neuroscience, pharmacy, audiology and speech pathology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.