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Forensic Speech Science – (M.Sc.)
University of York
Department of Language and Linguistic Science
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 15,305 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
Forensic speech science is the application of linguistics, phonetics and acoustics to legal investigations and proceedings. The principal tasks of forensic speech analysis are listed below :
* speaker comparison
* disputed utterance analysis and enhancement
* speaker profiling
* voice line-ups
* authentication
* forensic audio analysis
The MSc programme combines a foundation in general linguistic-phonetic theory and method with extensive practical experience in analysis of forensic materials.
The MSc has been designed in conjunction with one of the world's leading forensic speech laboratories, JP French Associates. The director of the laboratory, Professor Peter French, will deliver some of the taught components and will supervise some research projects. Students will also observe the working practices of the laboratory, as well as cognate institutions such as courts, on site visits.
The programme provides a comprehensive foundation in the aims, practices, and principles of speech analysis for forensic purposes. The course will:
* provide a thorough grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of forensic speech analysis, especially in phonetics, acoustics, and sociolinguistics/language variation
* train students in practical techniques used in forensic speech and audio analysis
* provide students with an appreciation of theoretical and methodological problems in performing forensic speech and audio analysis
* enable students to apply their skills and knowledge to recorded materials from real criminal cases
* introduce students to research questions and research methodologies in the broader domain of speaker comparison
* enable students to perform original research in speaker comparison and speech content analysis
* impart understanding of the role and responsibilities of the forensic speech scientist as expert witness.
Contents
Term 1 provides a general introduction to linguistics (especially language variation), phonetics and acoustics. Term 2 comprises modules which enable students to expand their knowledge and skills in speech analysis, performing detailed work on a variety of recorded materials using a range of practical methods. In Term 3 students apply their knowledge and analytic skills to authentic forensic materials, with a focus on case work in speaker identification. The programme is then completed by a research dissertation. The modular content of the full-time MSc programme is set out below. The programme can be taken without the dissertation element for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma.
Term 1
* Introduction to Forensic Speech Science (20 credits)
* Core Phonetics & Phonology (10 credits)
* Core Language Variation & Change (10 credits)
Term 2
* Articulatory and Impressionistic Phonetics (20 credits)
* Phonological Variation and Change (20 credits)
Term 3
* Research in Forensic Speech Science (40 credits)
Summer
* Dissertation (40 credits)
Terms 1-3
* Research training (10 credits)
* Seminar presentation training (10 credits)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Our standard expectation is that applicants will have a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in a first degree.
Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language (minimally a score of 7.0 in IELTS, 600 in paper-based TOEFL, 250 in computer-based TOEFL, 100 in IBT or A/B in Cambridge Proficiency).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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