Program Overview
The English Linguistics at Birmingham City University is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered Online. 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 English Linguistics 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 655 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 655 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Linguistics 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
- Language Description
- Data, Theory and Method in Linguistics
- Words and Meaning
- Analysis of Spoken Discourse
- A History of the English Language
- Second Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You would normally have a UK or internationally recognised honours degree, or its equivalent, in any relevant subject.
- An alternative would be an ordinary degree/teaching certificate and two to three years\' teaching experience.
EU/International students
- For anyone who has studied at undergraduate level in a non-English-speaking country, we also require an English Language qualification equivalent to a British Council IELTS score of 7.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 655 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 655 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 655 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 655 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birmingham City University 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 Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
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