Linguistics (by research), MA

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Linguistics (by research), MA

Nottingham Trent University
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Description

This course allows graduates to pursue research in the field of linguistics. The degree comprises independent research and a course designed to develop knowledge of key research skills and practices. What will I study?

Linguistics forms part of our Media, Communications and Cultural Studies department at Nottingham Trent University. The latest Research Assessment Exercise judged 85% of research by the team as world leading or of international quality. You will have the opportunity to study alongside our award-winning team of academics.

Award degrees are available in the following subject areas:

  • Clinical Linguistics
  • Language, Gender and Sexuality
  • Media Discourse
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Discourse…

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This course allows graduates to pursue research in the field of linguistics. The degree comprises independent research and a course designed to develop knowledge of key research skills and practices. What will I study?

Linguistics forms part of our Media, Communications and Cultural Studies department at Nottingham Trent University. The latest Research Assessment Exercise judged 85% of research by the team as world leading or of international quality. You will have the opportunity to study alongside our award-winning team of academics.

Award degrees are available in the following subject areas:

  • Clinical Linguistics
  • Language, Gender and Sexuality
  • Media Discourse
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Computer Mediated Communication
  • Pragmatics
  • Language and Identity

Special features

Linguistics has a proud record of excellence in research. Colleagues are leading authorities in their respective research specialisms. They contribute actively to the research ethos, produce journal articles and books and present at national and international conferences.

You will join a thriving postgraduate community of researchers in linguistics and a unique student support structure with a dedicated team of tutors and supervisors.

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Core modules

  • Approaching and Doing Research - this module includes a focus on issues such as social inquiry interpretation, ethnography, ethics, positionality, research questions and design, literature reviews and presenting research.
  • You will also need to write a 20,000 word dissertation.

Assessment

The majority of the marks awarded for this course are for the dissertation. You will have an individual supervisor allocated when offered a place on the course. Dissertation tutorials will take place between you and your nominated supervisor. The supervisor will offer advice on developing appropriate study methods and provide feedback on drafts of the dissertation.

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