Linguistics

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the MA Linguistics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Linguistics MA aims to give students a thorough grounding in modern theoretical linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology, syntax, and semantics and pragmatics. They are then able to tailor the programme to meet their personal linguistic interests. International tuition fees are £35,400 per year, home/UK fees are £8,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,000 £8,000 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £35,400 £17,700

Graduate Outcomes

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