About the course

Join a department with an international reputation for teaching and research with 3 specialist laboratories and 11 research centres

　　Shape your degree – there is only one core module on this programme giving you the freedom to explore your interests

　　Receive tailored support with academic study skills if you’re an international student or returning to academia

　　Add a whole host of transferrable skills to your CV including data handling, which is sought after across sectors

　　Get the chance to visit one of our international summer schools or work on your dissertation from a partner university

　　If you want to immerse yourself in the study of language and linguistics, Lancaster is the place for you. With over 40 members of staff specialising in different areas, we’re one of the largest departments in the UK.

　　Immersed in research

　　The research we’re carrying out in this area is extremely diverse – and so is this course. From studying the bilingual mind to analysing language, we’ll help expand your expertise. At the same time, you’ll hone your research skills and become confident handling large amounts of data.

　　With research groups in corpus studies, discourse studies, language testing, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to advance your knowledge in these theoretical and applied fields. As part of our community, you’ll also develop friendly networks with students who share your academic interests. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (October), 2024	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2025	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2026	Lancaster

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lancaster University

2:1 (Hons) degree (UK ) or equivalent in a language/linguistics-related degree or one with a number of language/linguistics related subjects. TOEFL iBT -Yes - 93 overall Minimum of 20 or 22 in each skill. IELTS: Overall score of at least 6.5, with at least 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Lancaster University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　155th / 1250

　　THE World ranking10th / 130

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