Language Acquisition and Development MSc

Course overview

Bangor University’s MSc in Language Acquisition and Development will develop your understanding of how language is acquired in childhood and how it changes as we age. You will gain the theoretical and practical skills to examine language development in children and adults, including in multilingual people and those with acquired and developmental conditions, such as dementia or Down syndrome. The course includes case studies from a range of languages and welcomes students from the UK and across the world.

The programme will make you highly employable in a range of sectors in the UK and internationally, including: education, health and social care, community and charity work, academia. You will have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities and the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research, for example by joining Bangor’s Child Bilingualism Lab, whose research has made a positive difference to many people’s lives. Examples of recent research include: The first study of bilingualism in individuals with Down syndrome in the UK The first study of bilingualism in individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism in the world In addition to our strong research culture, smaller class sizes and a strong community mean that you can receive greater support.

You build up close working relationships with leading experts in the field in order to develop your own innovative research.

Key highlights

Examines language development across childhood and ageing
Covers multilingual speakers and conditions such as dementia or Down syndrome
Case studies drawn from a range of languages
Opportunity to join research in the Child Bilingualism Lab
Smaller class sizes with close support from leading experts
Develop your own innovative research project

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — to include linguistics or a related area

Scholarships

Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Language development researcher
Teacher
Speech and language therapy assistant
Health and social care support worker
Charity or community project officer
Bilingualism education specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,500 per year | International: £22,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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