An MSc in Language Sciences is typically well-suited for graduates with a background in linguistics, psychology, speech and language therapy, cognitive science, or related fields. We anticipate that the course will appeal to those with an interest in healthcare and/or languages who wish to develop their interests and gain applicable skills.
The Language Sciences MSc develops independent research skills, written and oral presentation skills, and data analysis, all of which are transferable skills that are very highly sought within and outside academia.
The majority of students who graduate from Language Sciences MSc course go on to further study or research. Recent graduates have gone on to PhD study in UCL, other UK institutions and overseas institutions. Others primarily go on to work in related sectors such as teaching, publishing, translation, health and social care and security and intelligence.
Many of our alumni work in interdisciplinary teams where they contribute as specialists in speech and language or are valued for their expertise in rigorous scientific working. The latter enabled some of our former students to pivot their careers in to wide-ranging career fields.
86% of graduates from across the Language Sciences MSc were either in full-time work or further study within 15 months of graduating from the course (Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2018–2024 cohorts).
The course puts a large emphasis on the research project, which prepares students to pursue a PhD after completing the course. Many modules contain components with hands-on experience, such as lab or coding sessions, in which students obtain skills that are valued by industry and academia alike.