MA English Language and Linguistics in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield | Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 22,000
(c. USD29,395.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Our Master of Arts program focuses on sociocultural, historical, and theoretical perspectives in language and linguistics studies. Students will analyze intricate language challenges across diverse cultural settings and historical eras, while also investigating the fundamental cognitive frameworks and mechanisms that form the basis of human language. The curriculum includes opportunities to explore literary linguistics through various methodologies like cognitive poetics, computational stylistics, and narrative theory.

The program offers flexibility to select complementary modules from adjacent disciplines, including TESOL and applied linguistics within the English Department, or relevant courses from other university departments that align with your specific linguistics interests.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in linguistics, English language and/or literature, or a modern language.

Your previous degree should have included study in at least one of these four main research areas:

Language and society
Historical linguistics
Literary linguistics
Theoretical linguistics


IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, TOEFL- Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 67 with a minimum of 61 in each component.

Tuition GBP 22,000

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