Overview

Beyond a common core of fundamental linguistics at Aix-Marseille University, the Master of Language Sciences student has the choice between two specialisations: Languages in Contact and Terrain (LCT) and Experimental Linguistics (LEx).

The training is also of the enriched pre-service type for the majority of the courses. As many of the courses take place at the Speech and Language Laboratory, students also benefit from regular contact with the laboratory's researchers and from supervision by the engineers of the Centre d'Expérimentation sur la parole.

The Master's Degree in Language Sciences aims to impart advanced knowledge concerning the mechanisms of speech production and perception, the role of prosody and gestures in linguistic expression and interpretation, the functioning of language in its conversational and interactional context, language contacts, language change and variation, language policies.

Career

The training offered by the Language Sciences mention is mainly oriented towards higher education and research and the pursuit of a thesis.

The two axes also offer opportunities for professionalization in various fields, some of which are currently in the process of merging.

The two axes also offer opportunities for professionalization in different fields, some of which are currently in the process of merging: analyst (Google), sound engineer (technical and scientific police), data manager (in companies using large databases), branding specialist (in marketing), expert in language management, quality consultant on language issues

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Sciences
Phonics, prosody
Laboratory phonology
Semantics/Pragmatics
Interaction
Syntax of spoken French
Sociolinguistics
Typology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marseille, France

Disciplines

Language Studies View 10 other Masters in Language Studies in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Diploma level

Examination of the applicant's file and research project

First page of passport showing your identity
Page of the long-stay visa (VLS-TS) or copy of the regular residence permit

Page of passport indicating date of arrival in France
Full copy of birth certificate or birth certificate extract issued by the consulate or family booklet or marriage certificate
NB: sworn translation required for non-EU/EEA countries
A proof of residence in France (or address of temporary residence in France)
The diplomas obtained in the country of origin
The transcript of grades obtained by subject during the last two years of schooling
Certificate of pre-registration or registration in our university
Certificate of payment or exemption from the CVEC
Certificate of civil liability covering the student for the year 2021-2022
For European students: the European Health Insurance Card
The certification of the expected level of French
Statement of Bank Account (RIB)

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

3879 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3879 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Marseille

719 - 1033 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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