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Master of Arts - Linguistics

Colchester Campus — Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: October 2026
Tuition Fee: GBP 23,875
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Study the nuts and bolts of language: sound systems, word structure, sentence structure, and how meaning is conveyed. Learn about the different theories that have been proposed to account for human linguistic ability. In this degree students will learn what human languages share, and where they differ. This University of Essex course will interest students if they want a formal and empirical grounding in all core areas of linguistics, and are keen to evaluate the major theoretical approaches in these disciplines. Students study topics including: theoretical and descriptive phonology, syntactic theory, pragmatics, semantics, and phonetics. The optional modules are in the related fields of applied linguistics, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Essex gives students a thorough grounding in the core areas of linguistics and gives students the freedom to specialize in the area which interests them most. Essex is one of the largest and most prestigious language and linguistics departments in the world, a place where talented students become part of an academic community in which the majority of research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. Essex is also ranked 13th in the UK for Linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Essex's course can lead to careers in areas such as academic research, publishing, journalism, administration, public service and teaching. Students develop key employability skills including research design, data analysis, thinking analytically, report writing and public speaking. Graduates are successful in a wide variety of career paths. They leave Essex with a unique set of skills and experience that are in demand by employers.

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 23,875
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: October 2026, October 2027, October 2028
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Colchester Campus

Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Wivenhoe Park

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do. Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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