Program Overview
The Forensic Linguistics at Cardiff University is a MAPGDip 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 Forensic 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forensic 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
- Discourse and Social\nInteraction
- Current Issues in\nSociolinguistics
- Phonology
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research\nMethods
- Text and Social Context
- Second Language Development\nand Pedagogy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A 1st or upper 2nd class UK honours degree, or equivalent is usually required. The MA/Diploma in Forensic Linguistics is suitable for graduates who hold degrees related to language, linguistics or law-related disciplines. No legal background will be assumed.
Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to have a minimum IELTS score of 7 overall.
Some candidates will be invited to attend interview, in person or via Skype. Others will be asked to write a short essay.
There is no fixed deadline although applications which arrive less than a month before the official start date of the course may not be processed in time for a smooth start.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cardiff 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 Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
