Linguistics MA

Bangor University’s Masters in Linguistics explores a range of empirical, theoretical, and conceptual aspects in Linguistics, preparing you for a career in linguistics research and professional careers in related fields such as language education, translation, publishing, and language policy or planning. Learn to understand language from multiple perspectives and analyse linguistic data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques that will enable you to explore language structure, meaning, and use. A distinctive feature of this degree is its broad focus on bilingualism and multilingualism, where several aspects of linguistics interact across cognitive, social, and behavioural dimensions.

You will also explore how linguistic research advances our understanding of human language, how it is acquired, its role in social interaction and how it is used in different communicative settings. This MA in Linguistics offers flexible study pathways, a pathway for students who have a BA in Linguistics and want to pursue more advanced studies in the discipline, and a pathway for students with an undergraduate degree in any other subject wishing to achieve a qualification in linguistics. During your degree you will have the opportunity to study several topics in Linguistics such as: Psycholinguistics 1st and 2nd Language acquisition Sociolinguistics Language and communication Discourse analysis Historical linguistics Bilingualism and multilingualism Language disorders You will also have access to our state-of-the-art learning facilities which include: A recording studio and speech laboratory An eye tracking laboratory An event-related potential (ERP) laboratory Dedicated software and resources.

At Bangor University, you’ll join a welcoming community where staff take the time to get to know you and your goals, supporting you to grow both academically and professionally. Our team bring their research directly into the classroom, ensuring your learning is always current, relevant, and connected to the real world.

Why choose

MA Linguistics at Bangor University? Benefit from our specialist strength in bilingualism and multilingualism, studying in a thriving bilingual community. Access state-of-the-art resources including a recording studio, speech lab, eye-tracking and ERP labs.

Explore language through empirical, theoretical and applied approaches, developing the tools to analyse how language is structured, used and interpreted. Learn in a supportive academic community where staff bring their latest research and real-world insight directly into your teaching. Graduate Profile: Elham Taheri × Transcript for Elham Taheri Graduate Profile Video My name is Elham Taheri, and I have studied applied linguistics for Tefal teaching English as a foreign language.

First of all, I enjoyed being taught by very professional teachers. Of course, I have studied English language before, but this time it was more professional and I loved that. It's a cosy place and a friendly one.

And the course, because it has both theoretical parts and practical part is really helped me. I learnt a lot, not only in classes but also in the practical situations, using the theories that are used in my classes. And as I said, because of the professional teachers here, I learnt a lot Right now, exactly.

After I finished my course here, I moved to London and fortunately found a job in a college in London. I didn't think I did that easy, but fortunately because I was graduating from…