MA Linguistics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Master of Arts)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the structure of language, with a particular emphasis on syntax and phonetics;
2. apply methodologies used by syntacticians, phoneticians and phonologists to analyse linguistic data;
3. engage with core concepts, current debates and issues in linguistics;
4. demonstrate critical thinking skills, with specific abilities in applying critical analysis to (cross-)linguistic data;
5. apply linguistic theory and techniques to their own research and scholarship;
6. apply good research practice and appropriate academic literacy skills to their own work;
7. formulate ideas and hypotheses about language and develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;
8. critically evaluate and communicate current issues in linguistics, including both empirical research and advanced scholarship.

Skills Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry or area of professional practice, including time management, organisation and planning;
2. show self-direction and effective decision making in complex situations;
3. learn independently and work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
4. critically engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms;
5. take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others.

Assessment

Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for this programme. These include exams, essays, practical assignments, critiques and presentations, giving students opportunities to develop key skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, the ability to analyse authentic language data, synthesise information from multiple sources and evaluate current theoretical debates. The programme uses a range of assessment methods that create an assessment and feedback culture that is fair, inclusive, and authentic.