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Language Sciences with Specialization in Linguistics – (M.A.)
Stockholm University
Department of Linguistics| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 10,200 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Stockholm University
The Master’s Programme in the general linguistics specialization offers a comprehensive two-year course of study of core areas in general linguistics, phonetics and computational linguistics: linguistic theory and methodology, scientific methods and research ethics, typology (phonetic, grammatical, lexical), statistical analysis, usage-based linguistic models, and with optional courses in, for example, field linguistics, children’s early language acquisition, phonetic theory, corpus linguistics etc. The training is conducted in close collaboration with the phonetics laboratory of the department, providing unique opportunities for students to follow development and research on the cognitive mechanisms that underlie language and language use. The programme ends with a 30 credits degree project where students are given an opportunity to design and conduct a scientific investigation with the assistance of a supervisor.
The programme aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in your chosen field of study, as well as strengthening your interdisciplinary knowledge of scientific theory, ethics, and research methodology. The training consists of compulsory courses that are common to the whole programme, compulsory courses in the main field of study, as well as optional courses offered by the departments in the Faculty of Humanities. Your work with the degree project will develop your ability to conduct a linguistic investigation, analyse and discuss your observed data, and produce a scientific essay.
The programme, which provides advanced knowledge and skills in the language sciences, may serve as preparation for PhD studies in language studies, or for a professional career in connection with language: in schools and higher education, work in archives and museums, libraries, publishing companies, domestic and international administration (e.g., in the EU), journalism, interpretation and translation. The programme is open to both Swedish and international students who meet the academic requirements for admission.
Contents
This programme constitutes four semesters of full-time studies and consists of both obligatory and optional courses, of which at least 60 Higher Education Credits (HECs) are in the main field of study/specialisation. The programme has ten main fields of study/specialisations: General Linguistics, Ancient Greek, English, Philosophy, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Slavic Languages, and Bilingualism. Each semester generally comprises four course units of 7.5 HECs. The semester is divided into two equal parts so that two course units of 7.5 HECs are taken in parallel during each half of the semester. The degree project constitutes one semester's work of 30 HECs, which in practice may be spread across several semesters. The programme starts with two courses that are mandatory for every main field of study/specialisation: "Language in use" and "Scientific Methods and Research Ethics"; and finishes with a joint essay seminar during the fourth semester. Other joint courses in the programme are "English for Academic Research" and "Computational Linguistics", both given during the third semester. Additionally, each main field of study/specialisation has two obligatory courses
carrying a total of 15 HECs. Of the remaining 45 HECs, at least 15 HECs must be taken within the main field of study/specialisation and 15 HECs within another main field of study/specialisation. Courses are selected in consultation with the course coordinator from the selection of courses common to the included departments, or
from the university's other courses. These courses should mainly be at the graduate cycle (Master's). All ten main fields of study/specialisations lead to a Degree of Master's of 120 HECs.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A Degree of Bachelor of Arts, including 90 ECTS credits (major) in a discipline related to the course (General Linguistics). Applicants’ knowledge of English must be documented by an international proficiency test (TOEFL test) including TWE with a minimum of 630 (paper), 267 (computer) or 109 (Internet) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency or
IELTS test with a minimum of 7.5 (and no module under 7), or the equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 630 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 267 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 109 |
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