
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the MA Linguistics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This master's in Linguistics is characterised by its flexibility. It equips you with the research skills necessary for independent study in linguistics. The common subjects the course covers include: theoretical and general linguistics descriptive linguistics applied linguistics combinations of these specialisms The course has two specialist pathways leading to different awards: MA Linguistics: English Language MA Linguistics: Language Acquisition The pathways allow you to focus on your area of particular interest. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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