MPhil in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics by Advanced Study

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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9 monthsProgramme duration

45,829 GBPTuition Fee/year

22 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPhil by Advanced Study is offered by the Linguistics Section within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL) as a full-time period of study and research, and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge.
The course aims:

to provide students with the necessary background in linguistic theory and related topics at an intermediate and advanced level using a range of approaches and methodologies;
to give students the opportunity to acquire expertise in their specific research interests in part by offering the opportunity of specialisation through pathways in the linguistics of particular languages;
to provide foundations for continuation to PhD research;
to offer the opportunity to participate in the research culture within and beyond the Faculty, for example within the Language Sciences community, by attending and contributing to postgraduate seminars and reading groups; and
to develop the research skills required to conduct independent research such as:
formulating a realistic research proposal, with suitably delineated aims, objectives, methods and scope;
preparing written work based on the proposal;
mastering the construction of a valid theoretical argument;
selecting and mastering suitable research methods;
collecting relevant bibliography;
using computer databases and corpora;
using the relevant software, including statistical packages where appropriate; and
presenting well-argued academic material to the wider research community.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

to provide students with the necessary background in linguistic theory and related topics at an intermediate and advanced level using a range of approaches and methodologies;
to give students the opportunity to acquire expertise in their specific research interests in part by offering the opportunity of specialisation through pathways in the linguistics of particular languages;
to provide foundations for continuation to PhD research;
to offer the opportunity to participate in the research culture within and beyond the Faculty, for example within the Language Sciences community, by attending and contributing to postgraduate seminars and reading groups; and
to develop the research skills required to conduct independent research such as:
formulating a realistic research proposal, with suitably delineated aims, objectives, methods and scope;
preparing written work based on the proposal;
mastering the construction of a valid theoretical argument;
selecting and mastering suitable research methods;
collecting relevant bibliography;
using computer databases and corpora;
using the relevant software, including statistical packages where appropriate; and
presenting well-argued academic material to the wider research community.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

110+

IELTS

7.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.6+

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Courses are highly competitive and a first class honours degree is strongly preferred, although under exceptional circumstances a high 2.i honours degree will be considered.
Beginners in linguistics are advised not to apply. Although the MPhil by Advanced Study contains a taught component in the first term of the course, it is intended for students who already have an extensive background in Linguistics. It is not intended as a conversion course. Occasionally students with a degree in a neighbouring discipline (for example psychology, philosophy or education) are considered for acceptance but they have to demonstrate familiarity with concepts, problems, and theories in theoretical and applied linguistics that puts them on par with other applicants.
Applicants for a language pathway must be able to demonstrate advanced reading knowledge in the language(s) concerned.
Although admissions interviews are generally not held, an interview will be held prior to recommending an offer of admission in some cases (including cases where applicants have been shortlisted for ESRC funding).

Application Deadline

22 Feb 2024

Program Duration

9 Months

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic

Starts from

27,523 GBP

International

Starts from

45,829 GBP

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