MSc Linguistics

The MSc in Linguistics at York University is a comprehensive postgraduate course that offers in-depth knowledge about linguistic theory and practice, enabling students to confront linguistic data from a variety of languages and language families. The course is designed to nurture students' intellect, fuel their curiosity and prepare them for a future career in the intriguing world of Linguistics. Course Content: This is a year-long, full-time course divided into two semesters. Students are expected to complete a total of 180 credits, with 80 credits from core modules, 40 credits from optional modules, and a 60 credit dissertation. The course content consists of advanced teachings from the biology of language, grammar and glossing to dialects in a global perspective, languages in time and space, phonological development and more.Key Modules: The course offers core modules such as 'Syntax', 'Phonetics and Phonology', 'Semantics and Pragmatics' and 'Research Training Seminar'. Some of the optional modules include 'Psycholinguistics', 'Language Variation and Change', 'Multilingualism', 'Issues in Language Documentation and Description' and 'Language and Music'.Accreditations: No specific accreditations are mentioned on the course page.Future Careers: The program prepares students for a number of professional fields, including linguistic consultancy, language therapy, teaching, and translation. In addition, the course lays a solid foundation for pursuing research and academia, with many graduates going on to PhD study in linguistics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.