Linguistics
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UK
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University of Essex
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Jul 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
The Linguistics course offered by the University of Essex will interest you if you want a formal and empirical grounding in all core areas of linguistics, and are keen to evaluate the major theoretical approaches in these disciplines.
Study the nuts and bolts of language: sound systems, word structure, sentence structure, and how meaning is conveyed. Learn about the different theories that have been proposed to account for human linguistic ability. In this degree you will learn what human languages share, and where they differ.
Your future
The Linguistics course offered by the University of Essex can lead to careers in areas such as academic research, publishing, journalism, administration, public service and teaching. You develop key employability skills including research design, data analysis, thinking analytically, report writing and public speaking.
Courses included:
Syntax
Phonology
- Developmental Psycholinguistics
- Experimental Analysis
- Language in Context: From Pragmatics to Conversation Analysis
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Oct 2026