Program Overview
The Analysing Language Use (Research) at University of Essex is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Analysing Language Use (Research) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Analysing Language Use (Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation (Research)
- CA I - Conversation and Social Interaction
- Language and Sex
- Pragmatics: Discourse and Rhetoric
- Sociolinguistic Methods 1: Data Collection
- Sociolinguistic Methods II: Data Analysis
- Sociolinguistics I: Variationist Theory
- Varieties of English
- Variation in English II
- Teaching methods include lectures, demonstrations and learning by teaching others
- We run a weekly departmental seminar, attended by both staff and students
- Your eight one-term modules are assessed by coursework and you are also assessed on your dissertation
- Your 16,000-word dissertation allows you to focus in-depth on your chosen topic from April onwards
- Close supervision by a member of staff within our Department
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- We will consider applications with an overall grade of 2:2 and above.
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5 except for 6.0 in writing
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months