English Language and Linguistics – MA

This course is suitable if you are interested in the analysis of language and would like to further your studies of linguistic analysis of texts and conversation. It is beneficial if you have a degree in a humanities subject, but you do not necessarily need to have a wide knowledge of linguistics.

The course focuses on providing you with a working knowledge of current linguistics, including text and conversation analysis. By engaging with some of the major theoretical research on a range of subject areas, such as • linguistics • discourse analysis • sociolinguistics • literary linguistics, you gain a rounded overview of current research.

Throughout this course you are equipped with a set of tools for analysing texts and conversation. We encourage you to engage with a range of linguistic theories, approaches and methodologies. This helps you to develop a high degree of competence in linguistic analysis and critical thought.

As well as the taught elements of the course, you can attend research seminars in language and linguistics which are held throughout the year. These seminars are given by visiting speakers from other universities on topics relating to the course.