Sociolinguistics (Research) MA, PGDip

... United Kingdom
... Newcastle University - INTO

Course Overview

This course explores the 20th-century history of linguistics and the philosophy of linguistics. Tensions between different conceptions of language, the issues surrounding research methodology in linguistics, sociolinguistics, and the sociology of language are examined. This Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognized course is designed to prepare you for doctoral study. The Centre for Research in Linguistics and Language Sciences (CRiLLS) is one of the largest centers for linguistic research in Europe, so you have a unique opportunity to acquire a wide range of methodologies and exposure to diverse theoretical perspectives to enrich your own research. We have a wide range of research supervisors you can work with. We offer subject-specific research training, including specialized practical workshops on statistical packages and software used in corpus linguistic methodologies. This specific training complements the research training program you will be part of as a postgraduate research student.

General Eligibility

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: linguistics a language (with or without another subject, eg English and French) a discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour (eg cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, sociology)

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Teaching and Education


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Campus Name

Newcastle


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

1


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

£8,100, £18,600,


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