Program Overview
The Linguistics at University of Brighton is a MA 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 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Grammar and the English Language
- Semantics: Word Meaning
- Pragmatics, Meaning and Truth
- Topics in Sociolinguistics
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
- Discourses of Culture
- Semantics/Pragmatics Interface: Approaches to the Study of Meaning
- Cultural and Critical Theory module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants should normally\xc2\xa0have an undergraduate\xc2\xa0honours degree (usually\xc2\xa0at 2:1 level or above)\xc2\xa0or equivalent in a relevant\xc2\xa0subject area, for example\xc2\xa0linguistics, English language,\xc2\xa0English literature, philosophy, sociology or politics. Related areas such as history, cultural theory and TEFL are also acceptable.
- Applicants without these backgrounds will be considered on the basis of appropriate experience in one of the above areas, or some professional experience in teaching English, demonstrating some familiarity with linguistic analysis and metalanguage.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Brighton 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 Brighton
University of Brighton
Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
University of Brighton 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- Language English
- Duration 12 months
