Forensic Linguistics and Speech Science

TheForensic Linguistics and Speech Science course from Lancaster Universityoffers a distinct opportunity to bring together analyses of both written and spoken language. With this grounding, you can take a deep dive into many of the most critical issues of our time, from spoofing and deception to anonymous threats and organised crime.

TheForensic Linguistics and Speech Science course fromLancaster Universityhas a world-leading reputation in corpus linguistics and phonetics – foundational components in forensic linguistics and forensic speech science. On this program, you’ll learn about state-of-the-art tools, methods, and frameworks, and you’ll have opportunities to use our fully equipped labs.

Career opportunities:

Though relatively young fields within linguistics, forensic linguistics and forensic speech science are already in demand. In recent years, the UK's intelligence, security and cyber agency (GCHQ), Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), and National Crime Agency (NCA) have all advertised roles in these areas.

This program will be especially relevant to those working in fast moving spaces such as cybersecurity and online analysis.

Graduates in forensic linguistics and forensic speech science have career opportunities in the following:

• Intelligence organisations and security sectors
• Language technology and voice biometrics
• Law enforcement and emergency services
• Negotiation and compliance
• Dispute resolution and crisis communications
• Political and corporate intelligence analysis
• Corporate and private investigative sectors
• Brand, media, and marketing consultancy
• Government, legal, and private consultancy
• Language policy and legislation
• Data analysis and data science

Courses Include:

• Corpus Linguistics
• Forensic Linguistics
• Forensic Speech Science
• Speech Science
• Methods, Ethics, and Issues in Forensic Linguistics
• Speech Patterns