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Linguistics

University of Brighton
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Brighton , Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Linguistics 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. Grammar and the English Language
  2. Semantics: Word Meaning
  3. Pragmatics, Meaning and Truth
  4. Topics in Sociolinguistics
  5. Research Methods
  6. Dissertation
  7. Discourses of Culture
  8. Semantics/Pragmatics Interface: Approaches to the Study of Meaning
  9. Cultural and Critical Theory module

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants should normally have an undergraduate honours degree (usually at 2:1 level or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject area, for example linguistics, English language, English 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

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University of Brighton

Brighton , Eastbourne, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months