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Linguistics – (M.Phil.)
University of Bergen
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| Application Deadline: | February 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Bergen / Norway | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bergen
Start-up Date
Autumn.
The Degree
The Master´s programme leads to the degree of Master of Philosophy in Linguistics. It is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits).
Objectives / Contents
The Master´s Programme in Linguistics consists of in-depth study of selected linguistic topics such as syntax, semantics and psycholinguistics. It also includes an introduction to research methods in linguistics, and to problems in the philosophy of science as applied to linguistics, preparing the student for linguistic research.
Contents
Programme structure
The Master´s programme is planned for four semesters, including the writing of a Master´s thesis. The course part comprises the following courses: LINGMET Philosophy of Science and Method for Linguists, LING305 Modern Theories of Grammar and Semantics, LING306 Experimental Psycholinguistics, DASP307 Writing Linguistic Texts, DASP302 Statistical Methods.
The Master´s programme consists of a course part of 60 ECTS credits and a Master´s thesis of 60 ECTS. It can have the following structure:
First semester: LING305, LING306
Second semester: LINGMET, DASP302, DASP307.
Third and fourth semesters: LING350 Master´s thesis.
Master thesis
The Master´s thesis is intended to qualify the student for research on linguistic topics. The student chooses a topic to be investigated, and the result is presented in the form of a thesis. The thesis need not present new material or reach new and original conclusions and insights in order to be accepted, but it should treat its material in accordance with the methodological standards of the field and show a mastery of the discursive method in connection with linguistic texts. The size of theses will vary, but a thesis will normally be between 50 and 120 pages long.
The topic of the thesis must be approved by the department and fall within a sub-field in which the department has or can provide the required competence for supervision. The student has the right to be assigned a supervisor for the thesis, chosen by the department. The student and the supervisor will sign a supervision contract.
Method
Research methods in linguistics vary and may involve the use of text corpora, the use of informants, methods of experimental psychology, or conceptual and formal analysis.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first degree (Bachelor´s degree) of three or four years´ duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as documented proficiency in the English language. Your Bachelor´s degree must have a specialisation in linguistics, including general syntax, phonology and morphology. The specialisation should correspond to at least three semesters of full-time study, 90 ECTS credits.
In order for us to be able to evaluate your application, we need specific documentation on the relevance of your former university education. The documents listed below must be included in order for your application to be processed.
1. The application must - in a separate document/letter - point out the exact courses within the field oflinguistics that, together are be equivalent to three semesters of full time studies (90 ECTS credits) in the field.
2. Course descriptions of the relevant courses must be submitted and the amount of credits connected to each course should be documented.
3. You must also submit documentation that shows the amount of credits or the number of courses that equal a full time study load of one semester. This could for instance be a statement from your home university.
4. You should also present a statement of purpose for a future Master's thesis.
5. In addition all applicants must provide additional evidence of English language proficiency, for example Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).
Applications that fail to include all the above mentioned documentation will not be processed.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The University of Bergen is one of three Norwegian universities accredited by the US Department of Education. That means that, for more than twenty years now, it has been possible for American students wishing to study at the University of Bergen to apply for financial support from the American student loan programme (FFELP) under the US Department of Education. UiB's accreditation entails regular thorough evaluations of its quality systems by external evaluators.
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