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Linguistics (C29) at Open University - UCAS

Open University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Linguistics (C29) (Taught)

Course summary

If you’re interested in the roles that language plays in society across various personal and professional contexts, this postgraduate certificate in linguistics is for you. You will start with the foundational aspects of linguistic study, diving into different approaches to language and discovering how its essential elements combine to create meaning. You'll also experiment with various methods of language analysis. On completion, you can use your certificate as a pathway to the Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics and MA in Linguistics. Key feature of this course

  • Improve your professional practice by engaging with contemporary issues, concepts and debates that enrich your knowledge.
  • Apply what you learn to the real world as you reflect on how academic approaches to linguistic analysis can solve real-world problems.
  • Develop scholarly independence as you learn within and about your own context.

Modules

To gain this qualification you'll study: Core concepts in linguistics – This module introduces you to the foundations of linguistic study with a focus on real-world examples where language plays a critical role.


Entry requirements

To study for this postgraduate certificate you must hold a bachelors degree from a UK university or another recognised degree-awarding body, or a qualification at an equivalent level.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.
Linguistics (C29) at Open University - UCAS