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PostgraduateMA

Language and Linguistics

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,300Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MA Language and Linguistics at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Lancaster is one of the best places in the world to study Language and Linguistics, according to the 2025 QS World Rankings. You’ll work with some of the world’s top experts in one of the UK’s largest Linguistics departments as you gain a rich insight into the way language works. We have expertise in the growing prominence of language in areas such politics, security, human cognition, language acquisition and digital communication. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Core Linguistics Theory and Methods
Psycholinguistics and Language Acquisition
Sociolinguistics and Discourse Analysis
Computational Linguistics and Corpus Methods
Language
Politics and Power
Advanced Research Methods in Linguistics
Digital Communication and Online Discourse
MA Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.566.56.56
PTE Academic58————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,300

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£24,300

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
6%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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10% off feesscholarship value
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Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

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Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Language and Linguistics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
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