Overview

You'll learn about theoretical and methodological problems in performing forensic speech and audio analysis. The course also enables you to perform original research in speaker comparison and speech content analysis.

The MA in Forensic Phonetics at the University of York provides you with the necessary skills for further work in the forensic domain and related employment. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD in phonetics, sociolinguistics, language variation and change, or acoustics.

Careers and skills

Our graduates have gone on to employment with police services and forensic laboratories, and have become academic researchers. This programme provides you with the requisite skills, understanding and knowledge to work effectively and increase your employability in forensic domains as well as in related fields such as the police, emergency call services and security services. The MA qualification will enable you to apply for membership of the International Association for Forensic Phonetics and Acoustics (IAFPA).

Career opportunities

Academic research
Computing and software development
Emergency services
Forensic speech laboratories
Police
Security services
Speech technology
Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Phonetics

Advanced Phonology

Language Variation and Change

Technical Foundations of Forensic Speech Science

Sociophonetics

Quantitative Methods

Research Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can be submitted year-round, but we recommend you apply as early as possible as entry to many courses is competitive.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Forensic Science Linguistics View 261 other Masters in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 or equivalent; in most circumstances a background in phonetics is required

Tuition Fees

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22250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9990 GBP / year

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Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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Funding

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