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General Linguistics and Comparative Philology

University of Oxford Rank #897
Tuition GBP 19,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,203 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MPhil
Duration 21 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Oxford, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The General Linguistics and Comparative Philology at University of Oxford is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 21 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 General Linguistics and Comparative Philology 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

  1. Duration: 21 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 19,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,203 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the General Linguistics and Comparative Philology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Phonetics and Phonology
  2. Syntax
  3. Semantics
  4. Historical and Comparative Linguistics
  5. Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics
  6. History and Structure of a Language
  7. Experimental Phonetics
  8. Sociolinguistics
  9. Computational Linguistics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in a relevant subject, for example in modern languages, Classics, computer science, philosophy or mathematics.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,203 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,203 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Oxford 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 21 months