Languages and Linguistics MA
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Degree awarded: MA
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
Entry requirements: An Upper Second Class Honours degree, or the overseas equivalent. The first degree need not be in linguistics: a number of first degree subjects might provide a suitable background.
Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2012, the tuition fees are as follows:
- MA (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £5,000
International students (per annum): £12,300 - MA (part-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £2,500 - PGDip (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £3,330
International students (per annum): £8,200
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Scholarships/sponsorships:
British and EU students intending to take an MA programme in the School are eligible to apply for support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). AHRC grants are competitive and provide payment of tuition fees and a maintenance stipend for UK students, and tuition fees (and a maintenance stipend, subject to eligibility criteria) for EU students. Please see the School website for further details.
The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures also offers a limited number of fee bursaries on a competitive basis for MA students. Details of bursaries available in a given year will be posted on the School website in January.
Number of places/applicants: There is no limit on the number of places available.
Contact email: pg-linguistics@manchester.ac.uk
Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 275 3559
How to apply:
For details on how to apply, go to: Apply online
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Y | Y | N | N |
| PGDip | Y | N | N | N |