
Overview
You’ll study the sociocultural, historical and structural complexities of the English language with the option to study other modern languages as well.
Key Features
- The English Language and Linguistics course at University of Sheffield is designed with flexibility and choice in mind. You are able to follow different routes through the course that allow you to focus on specific areas of English language and linguistics. You will be able to study literary linguistics and examine a range of approaches including cognitive poetics, corpus stylistics and narratology.
- We offer specialisms in social and historical approaches to language and linguistics in which you can investigate complex real-world language problems in different social and historical contexts. You will also have the option to examine structural and theoretical linguistics, exploring the foundational mental structures and processes underlying language.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Linguistics in Context
- Linguistics in Practice
- Research Practice
- Literary Language: Narrative and Cognition
- Literary Language: History and Culture
- Work Placement with Research Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 550 other Masters in Language Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in linguistics, English language and/or literature, or a modern language.
- Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
- We also accept a range of other UK qualifications and other EU/international qualifications.
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International
20950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9800 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Sheffield
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Funding
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