MA Forensic Linguistics

The Forensic Linguistics MA at Cardiff University is a full-time one-year course or a part-time three year course aimed at providing students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both the theory and practical applications of forensic linguistics. The course is designed for those interested in language, crime, law, forensics, and justice. Course Content: This course has a combination of compulsory research modules and subject-specific modules. It encompasses an introduction to forensic linguistics, data collection and transcription, and the representation of legal identities in the courtroom. Students will also complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Spoken Interaction in Legal Contexts, Written Legal Genres, Advancing Forensic Linguistic Knowledge, Legal Language and Communicative Practice, and Language Description for Forensic Contexts.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can look forward to a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as language consultancy, the judicial system, policing or investigative work. Many also find employment in teaching and research positions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.