MA Language & Linguistics
Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
About this course
MA in Linguistics. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. In the final year, students complete an independent dissertation of 7000-8000 words under academic supervision.
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Language Structure and use
- Living Language
- English Past and Present
- Language in Society
- Elements of English
- Dissertation in Language and Linguistics