Masters Degrees (Forensic Linguistics)

Study the Forensic Linguistics MA at Aston University, home of the world-leading Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics, to take your linguistics skills to the next level and improve the delivery of justice through the analysis of language. Read more

Train alongside international experts at the agenda-setting Centre for Language and Communication Research, home of the world’s first MA in Forensic Linguistics. Read more

Make the connections that lead to inspiring humanities research Keen to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques of your research field, connecting them with other disciplines? Curious to find out how your research relates to societal issues? The Faculty of Humanities offers two Research Master's programmes:  Classics and Ancient Civilizations. Read more

Our MA Linguistics master's course is a flexible programme that aims to explore the breadth and the depth of linguistics. It builds on the widest range of teaching and research expertise, covering all aspects of theoretical and descriptive linguistics, including. Read more

This Masters focuses on how linguistic research can help solve language-related problems in professional practice and public life. Read more

This course gives you the opportunity to pursue research in the field of linguistics.  It comprises independent research, and a course designed to develop knowledge of key research skills and practices. Read more

Understand and investigate the building blocks of language through linguistics. Our course provides a detailed foundation in how language works in terms of speech sounds, grammar, meaning and social aspects. Read more

Explore the human mind through the structures and processes of language and communication.  Our course will provide you with a detailed foundation in the key theories and questions in psycholinguistics, while giving you practical training in the techniques, methodologies, and quantitative analysis methods associated with this field. Read more

Explore the social aspects of language and communication. Consider the roles of society, social class and gender in the context of a speech community. Investigate social motivations for language change. Read more

Study the sounds and sound patterns of the languages of the world from cognitive and social angles, integrating theory and data. Explore the social, interactional, perceptual, and phonological importance of phonetic detail, why sounds of language change over time and why we have different accents. Read more

Develop your own areas of interest and expertise in generative syntax and/or formal semantics and their interfaces (with phonology or pragmatics). Read more

Our MA focuses on the implications and applications of linguistic ideas. You’ll explore key concepts in linguistic theory and the application of these theoretical perspectives in fields such as. Read more

Develop specialist skills in the analysis and practice of language in professional contexts, taught by leading experts in a world-class research centre. Read more

Master the skills of linguistic analysis in a flexible programme taught by leading experts. Set in our world-class research centre, MA Language and Linguistics offers both solid training in research methods and practice, and the freedom to tailor the programme around your interests and ambitions. Read more