MSc Language Acquisition and Development in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University

Bangor University's MSc in Language Acquisition and Development program enhances students' knowledge of how language develops in both monolingual and bilingual individuals, including typically-developing children, adults, and those with language disorders. The curriculum covers typical and atypical language acquisition in monolingual and bilingual (simultaneous and sequential) contexts, equipping students with theoretical foundations and research methodologies for this field.
Our welcoming Department features passionate educators dedicated to sharing their expertise while maintaining exceptional teaching standards. Students benefit from faculty engaged in pioneering research that directly informs our teaching. We prioritize individualized support throughout your MSc studies to ensure an outstanding academic journey.
After completing coursework, students undertake an independent research dissertation with guidance from our faculty, who offer expert supervision across diverse methodological approaches including applied, theoretical, experimental, corpus-based, and ethnographic frameworks.

Career Prospects
This MSc program develops the professional competencies needed for careers involving bilingual communities and language learners, including those with impairments, preparing graduates for roles in speech therapy, education, and related fields. Successful completion also opens pathways to academic research through our PhD in Linguistics program.