Course summary
Modern linguistics is the scientific study of all aspects of the world’s languages from their sound systems and grammatical structure through to the interaction of language with culture, the study of meaning in language, and the use of language in modern technology. Linguists try to establish what types of structures are shared by different languages and the extent to which language may differ from each other. MA Linguistics at SOAS is a modular programme which combines the intensive study of the core areas of formal linguistics - phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics - with a choice of options in different areas of the discipline. The programme is run on a modular basis to suit the needs of the following four categories of students:
- Those with a degree in linguistics who wish to pursue more regional and language-based study;
- Those with a degree in linguistics who wish to pursue more research-oriented topics before proceeding to a research degree;
- Those with little or no previous training in linguistics who wish to acquire a knowledge of the discipline;
- Those with little or no previous training in linguistics who wish to take the degree as a conversion course before; proceeding to a research degree.
Modules
Phonology (Master’s); syntax (Master’s); advanced phonology; advanced syntax (Master’s); dynamic syntax (Master’s) ; issues in semantics (Master’s); dissertation in linguistics.
Entry requirements
We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/fees-funding-and-finance/tuition-fees/postgraduate-fees
Provider information
SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
Camden
WC1H 0XG