Master's Programme in Language and Linguistics, English

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Kod: HASPV

<p>The Master’s Programme in Language and Linguistics offers a unique opportunity for pursuing advanced studies in languages and linguistics. It is intended for you who are interested in increasing your knowledge of language and broadening your theoretical understanding of linguistic questions.</p><p>The MA programme in Language and Linguistics consists of seven different specialisations and 18 subject areas. Note, however, that not all specialisations and subject areas are offered every year. </p><p>The specialisation in English language and linguistics is a broad research field that covers, among other things, the study of grammar, history of English, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, text and discourse, linguistic variation, psycholinguistics, first and second language acquisition, language teaching, multilingualism, and academic writing. The methodology includes both qualitative and quantitative methods, and the Humanities Lab at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology offers state-of-the-art equipment and expertise in carrying out experimental and corpus investigations. </p><p>The compulsory subject specialisation courses offer a solid foundation in core areas of English language and linguistics. You are also able to select from a wide variety of other linguistic Master’s level courses that you can take as elective courses, reflecting your individual interests.</p><p> </p>

Behörighet

<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree with English language and linguistics as the main field of study</li> <li>Completed at least 90 credits in the language. Beginner level&nbsp;courses cannot be included in these.</li> <li>Bachelor’s thesis, or other equivalent academic work, with a specialization in English language and linguistics</li> <li>English language skills demonstrated by one of the following tests: <ul> <li>IELTS (Academic) with an average of 7.5 and normally no one component under 7.0,</li> <li>TOEFL iBT Test/TOEFL iBT Home Edition/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition, with a result of 102 or above, as well as results in the individual components as follows: reading 24–30; listening 22–30; speaking 25–30; writing 24–30 (equivalent to Advanced)</li> <li>Pearson PTE Academic/Pearson PTE Academic Online, with a result of 76 or above</li> <li>Cambridge English Qualifications, level C2 (with a result of 200 or above)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Applicants who are native speakers of English and have also a completed high-school diploma or an Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination diploma from the UK, lreland, USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand are exempted from the above requirement. A copy of the diploma must be submitted with the application.</p>

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• Master's Programme in Language and Linguistics, English

  Lund University

  Lund

  Startdatum: 31 augusti 2026

  Slutdatum: 4 juni 2028

  Studietakt: 100 %