Course summary
Our flexible MSc Language Sciences programme is aimed at graduates and professionals who work in language-related careers and seek in-depth specialised knowledge in the language sciences. Leading experts will instruct you key, contemporary issues in language sciences. Building on core knowledge in linguistics and psycholinguistics, you'll gain professional training in the neuroscience of language, language development and disorders, and multilingualism. Explore how language is implemented in the brain, including functional MRI and the electrophysiology of language, how language may be affected by developmental and acquired language disorders, and the linguistic and cognitive consequences of mulitlingualism. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/speech-and-language-therapy-pg/msc-language-sciences
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Language Acquisition and Processing *Foundations of Linguistics, Phonetics and Phonology *Neuroscience of Language *Research and Dissertation *Introduction to Speech and Language Pathology These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 7.0 overall with no element less than 6.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Normally a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2.1 marks in Research Methods and project/dissertation modules), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a field such as linguistics, psychology, cognitive (neuro)science, speech and language therapy, or education. Other degree subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who narrowly miss these entrance requirements (for example a high 2:2) may be considered based on additional relevant experience or expertise. Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13100 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £13100 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £13100 | Whole course |
| Wales | £13100 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £13100 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £13100 | Whole course |
| EU | £31650 | Whole course |
| International | £31650 | Whole 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR