Our programme takes you on an exciting journey of discovery that begins with intensive training in linguistics. You'll take three modules per semester, plus write a dissertation. In semester one, you'll take core subjects and in semester two you can choose from a range of modules you want to specialise in. You will participate in research training seminars throughout the year. Together, with your course mates, you'll also present your work in our postgraduate summer conference.
By the end of your course, you'll be able to:
These learning outcomes encompass a range of knowledge, skills, and competencies that will prepare you for further academic study, research, or professional careers in linguistics and related fields.
You will choose two option modules:
The full list of options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course. For further information, please get in touch .
If you have covered substantial parts of the taught MA programme in your undergraduate degree, please talk to us about whether our MSc Linguistics programme would be more suitable for you.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
You'll prepare and write a research dissertation of 9,000 to 12,000 words over Semester 2 and the summer. Then, you'll be asked to submit a dissertation proposal in the middle of Semester 2, which will be reviewed by academic staff. You will then be allocated a dissertation supervisor and should expect around 5 hours of supervision. You'll submit your dissertation in September.
Topics have ranged from:
Every course at York is built on a distinctive set of learning outcomes. These will give you a clear understanding of what you will be able to accomplish at the end of the course and help you explain what you can offer employers. Our academics identify the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need upon graduation and then design the course to get you there.
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
The best way to learn linguistics is to do linguistics. This is why the course involves a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops and practical training. We'll support your learning with weekly exercises, individual and group work as well as in-class practicals. Research training opportunities will abound through the year, on a variety of topics, ranging from technical software training in phonetic analysis to academic writing seminars. Research skills training will be embedded in your course and provided throughout the academic year.
All modules offer developmental (formative) assessments that don't contribute to your final mark. These provide a chance to practice your skills and gain useful feedback on your progress and understanding, before you take the final assessments. A member of staff will act as your supervisor throughout the degree, to help guide your studies and monitor progress. You'll be also be assigned a dissertation supervisor when you write your dissertation.
All of our modules have Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) websites where all crucial materials—reading lists, handouts, discussion boards—are accessible.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements .
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses . These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York .
You can apply and send all your documentation online. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.
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