
Overview
Our course will enable you to understand and evaluate critically a wide spectrum of ideas in the study of the English language, particularly in connection with linguistic variation in terms of space, time, communicative context and linguistic contact. It will also equip you with the intellectual perspectives and scholarly skills to conduct independent research.
The English Language and Linguistics degree offered at the University of Westminster is for you if you've taken English language and/or linguistics modules at undergraduate level, or if you've studied allied disciplines such as psychology, philosophy or TESOL. It's of particular interest if you're wishing to pursue further study, or if you're teaching English and wish to gain a further qualification and investigate current developments in the field.
Career Path
Studying our MA will give you sophisticated analytical skills and a widely applicable knowledge base, which will enable you to study at MPhil or PhD levels.Our course prepares you for a variety of careers involving language and communication, particularly in the creative and cultural industries.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- English Worldwide
- Linguistic Description and Analysis
- Multilingualism, Past and Present
- Analysing Spoken and Written Discourse
- Current Developments in Language Teaching
- Language and Gender
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant discipline including English language, linguistics or TESOL.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview (either face to face or via Skype).
- If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing.
- Applicants are required to submit one academic or professional reference.
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14000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- UK PT tuition fee: £3,750 (Price per academic year)
- International PT tuition fee: £7,000 (Price per academic year)
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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