Over the year, you'll study modules in key areas of linguistics and choose these from a range of different options. You'll hone existing skills in analysis and linguistic investigation and apply them to your dissertation at the end of the year. Our course focuses on high-level skills of analysis, such as collecting, collating and managing data, as well as problem-solving and the presentation of results in the form of reports.
You'll be taught by expert academics who are passionate about their subjects and are active researchers.
You'll be able to tailor your course to your own academic interests in linguistics. You'll choose to focus on one of three pathways:
Over the year, you'll take one core module and six directed option modules from the pathways, alongside your dissertation. You aren't constrained to a single pathway and you don't have to choose every module in a pathway. You can choose up to a maximum of two non-specialist option modules.
Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
You can choose a maximum of two non-specialist option modules. Examples may include:
The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course. For further information, please get in touch.
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. You'll be asked to submit a dissertation proposal in the middle of Semester 2, which will be reviewed by academic staff. You'll 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.
You'll be taught through a combination of lecture-based modules and small group, hands-on seminars. Your learning journey will take place among a community of internationally recognised experts in every area. You'll have the opportunity to take part in lab and research group meetings, gaining first-hand experience of research in the making with foremost leaders in the field.
Your modules will provide a chance to practice your skills and gain useful feedback on your progress and understanding. A member of the teaching staff will act as your supervisor throughout the degree, to help guide your studies and monitor progress.
Our impressive language and linguistic Science facilities are used to deconstruct and analyse language. We have three main areas:
Comprising two experimental booths with black-out blinds so you can measure pupil response using the world’s most precise video-based eye trackers. Two additional workstations are used for behavioural experiments. These are equipped with multiple E-prime software licences, devices for recording response times and technology for controlling auditory stimuli. The lab also has a generous multi-purpose computer laboratory with access to linguistics software for experimental design and coding.
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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| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 35 位 | 爱丁堡大学The University of Edinburgh | 1年 | 34860英镑/年 |