Linguistics, MRes

Our MRes in Linguistics gives you specialist training and subject knowledge to conduct research in the field of Linguistics. The programme centres on developing your own individual research project, with a fully tailored training programme that covers methods required for your dissertation work and advanced seminars on topics related to your research interests.

Our taught courses enhance your knowledge of advanced Linguistics. You will address different methodological approaches while developing intellectual and practical skills in specific areas of linguistic study and receive specific training in qualitative and quantitative methods. You will learn through lectures, seminars, and collaborative analysis to challenge your thinking, with opportunities to engage in discussion to appreciate different perspectives among peers and course tutors.

Our highly qualified academics will provide expert feedback and guidance to enhance your research skills. You will develop transferable skills in writing, communication, and research that can be applied working in areas such as language data analysis, language documentation, lexicography, technical writing, and publishing. The programme will also give you a solid foundation to progress into a PhD in Linguistics. Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen is especially strong in combining formal and applied Linguistics, affording candidates a plethora of career choices both inside and beyond academia.

The final component of the degree involves completing a dissertation project. You will receive feedback and support to use the research skills gained to formulate and answer your own research questions through independent work.

A 2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent in Linguistics or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences.