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Full time | University of York | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Sociolinguistics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Explore the social aspects of language and communication. Consider the roles of society, social class and gender in the context of a speech community. Investigate social motivations for language change.

Our course will provide you with a detailed foundation in the key theories and questions in sociolinguistics, while giving you practical training in the techniques, methodologies, and quantitative analysis methods associated with this field.

You’ll analyse the ways in which social factors affect language, and investigate the social, geographical, and stylistic differences in spoken language. You'll have the opportunity to develop your interest in areas including language change, language and gender, attitudes to language, language planning, bilingualism and sociophonetics. You will be able to study contemporary and historical data.

With world-class tutors you'll gain up-to-date knowledge of the field and be introduced to research questions and methodologies. You'll also can conduct original research in sociolinguistics and apply your skills and knowledge to linguistic data.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll work with world?leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and skills

Effective communication, critical thinking and project management skills are central to most careers. The study of linguistics at York equips you with these skills and others, which translate readily into any work context.

Our graduates have an excellent record of pursuing fulfilling paths after graduation. Their work spans advertising, teaching English as a foreign language, IT, accountancy, broadcasting, clinical and forensic linguistics, retail management, and other careers.

Apart from your knowledge of linguistics, you will leave with the confidence and skills that come from successfully completing a demanding course and participating fully in university life.

Career opportunities

  • Bilingual account representative
  • Teacher of languages
  • Linguist
  • Translator
  • Marketing executive
  • Content developer

Modules

This module aims to provide students with the necessary training to enable them to complete an independent piece of research; to expose students to a range of linguistic research forms and methods, and allow them to reflect on that to enrich their own experience; to provide students wih a number of generic transferable skills important for the job market.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£20,940

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent.