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English Language and Linguistics, M.A.
Newcastle University, School of English Literature, Language & Linguistics
- Linguistics
- Language, Literature and Cultural Studies
Quick facts
| Country: | United Kingdom | Duration: | 12 Months |
| City: | Newcastle | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English |
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| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | € 5239 - € 12766 (non-EEA) | ||
Programme Description
We constitute the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. Our vibrant community of postgraduate students and staff participate in progressive, research-led groupings that have a reputation for excellence across their chosen subject disciplines.
We are part of the Centre for Research in Linguistics and Language Sciences, one of the largest concentrations of research expertise in linguistics and language sciences in the UK.
Facilities: dedicated postgraduate computing suite and common room; unique archives of dialectal English, modern poetry and children´s literature
Careers: academia; media and journalism; publishing; creative writing; teaching.
This MA programme is open to those with a good degree in Linguistics and/or English Language, or that includes some study of those subjects, or another appropriate subject. It includes an exceptionally wide range of options and will appeal to those whose interests lie in theoretical and general linguistics, descriptive English linguistics or applied linguistics.
The programme aims to equip you with the research skills necessary to undertake independent study in linguistics. You have the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in a wide range of linguistic fields, including theoretical and general linguistics, descriptive linguistics (whether focusing on English or on other languages), and applied linguistics.
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Contents
The distinguishing feature of this programme is its extraordinary flexibility and range of options. You take modules to a value of 180 credits, consisting of a dissertation (60 credits), two compulsory modules in research methods (20 credits), and optional modules (100 credits).
For the optional modules, you choose one module (20 credits) on a syntactic topic and one module (20 credits) on a phonological topic. You then take two modules (40 credits) from a selection covering theoretical, descriptive, and applied linguistics. Further modules to the value of 20 credits are finally selected from any of the topics outlined above or, with the advice and permission of the Degree Programme Director, special options are available in English language or applied linguistics.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
An upper-second-class Honours degree or higher, or equivalent. Your degree must include some study of linguistics, English language, or an appropriate related discipline (eg a language other than English, philosophy, anthropology, psychology, cognitive science, computer science, mathematics). Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 (Internet-based) or 600 (paper-based), or equivalent. Applicants whose IELTS score is between 6.0 and 7.0, or equivalent, at the time of application must complete an appropriate pre-sessional English language course at INTO Newcastle University.
Funding details
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Newcastle is part of the Arts and Humanities Research Council Block Grant Partnership (BGP) and we have funding for postgraduate study for all three AHRC schemes:
- Professional Preparation Master´s scheme
This scheme supports students undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma or Master´s course that focuses on developing high level skills and competencies for professional practice. Full and partial awards are available through this scheme. A full award covers fees and an annual, tax free stipend of £8,650 (2009/10 rates). A partial award covers fees only. If you are a part time student, support is pro rata.
- Research Preparation Master´s scheme
This scheme supports students undertaking Master´s courses that focus on advanced study and research training explicitly intended to provide a foundation for further research at doctoral level.
Full and partial awards are available through this scheme. A full award covers fees and an annual, tax free stipend of £9,280 (2009/10 rates). A partial award covers fees only. If you are a part time student, support is pro rata.
- Doctoral Awards scheme
This scheme provides studentships to enable students to undertake and complete a doctoral degree (PhD). Full and partial awards are available through this scheme. A full award covers fees and an annual, tax free stipend of £13,290 (2009/10 rates). A partial award covers fees only. If you are a part time student, support is pro rata.
Closing date for applications
The closing date for applying for funding for 2010 entry has now passed (the closing date was 5th March 2010). Details of the funding available for 2011 entry and how to apply will be posted here in autumn 2010.
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