No prior knowledge
of Linguistics is required for admission to the MA programme.
The MA is an ab initio degree, applicants who have already completed a BA in Linguistics are not eligible to apply.
Competence in a language other than English is not required but useful.
Applicants must have a
BA or equivalent, having normally reached a 2H1 or better.
Applications with a 2H2 average are considered on a case-by-case basis.
All students must normally supply
Students will be able to critically analyse secondary sources, primary empirical data and existing research methods. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and the ability to systematically apply ethical standards in Human Subject research. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the scientific principles, processes and approaches that underpin linguistic reasoning, analysis and research. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use electronic research tools commonly used in linguistics. Students will be able to design coherent studies on a wide range of language-based phenomena, systematically analyze such phenomena and coherently communicate the findings. Students will be able to systematically apply language-based theories, approaches and research methods to a wide range of related contexts such as language learning, language documentation, language awareness, language technology, language planning Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply key transferable skills – presentation, information gathering and assessment, group-work and academic writing skills. Students can avail of the option to complete their intership abrorad (subject to approval). Linguistics interfaces with a range of areas. It can lead to careers in: Language industries (e.g. localisation, language teaching, language technology, speech processing) computer science (natural language processing, artificial intelligence) Students receive training in how to source internships (including specific talks by Career & Skills Consultant from the UCD Careers Network) and have the option to do an internship in trimester 3. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.