MA Language & Linguistics and Philosophy
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 and Philosophy, focusing on the study of language alongside philosophical enquiry over four years. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing. Students complete a final-year dissertation involving independent research supervised by a member of the academic department.
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Controversial Questions
- How Should One Live?
- Language in Society
- Elements of English
- Dissertation in Language and Linguistics
- Dissertation