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PostgraduateMA

Language and Linguistics

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
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£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Language and Linguistics at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Master the skills of linguistic analysis in a flexible programme taught by leading experts in the field. Set in the internationally respected Centre for Language and Communication Research, our MA in Language and Linguistics delivers solid training in linguistic research methods and applications, plus the freedom to tailor the programme around your research interests and career ambitions. You’ll have the option to choose modules that will allow you to specialise in applied linguistics, sociocultural linguistics or linguistic research methods. Over the course of your degree, you’ll expl... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Core Research Methods in Linguistics
Syntactic Theory and Analysis
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Discourse Analysis and Communication
Applied Linguistics in Professional Contexts
Historical and Corpus Linguistics
Dissertation in Language and Linguistics
Linguistic Theory and Practice Seminar
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as English language, English language & literature (combined), linguistics, modern languages, or an equivalent international degree

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£19,500£24,000£28,000
5 years£25,000£29,000£36,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
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