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This programme offers the opportunity to focus in detail on an area of your choosing in the synchronic or diachronic study of English, while still being able to take some taught courses. It is intended for those who already have a good background in the study of English, typically from undergraduate study.
This is one of two MSc by Research programmes offered in Linguistics and English Language. You should choose this programme if you wish to specialise in an area of English language or English linguistics.
See the MScR Linguistics programme if you wish to specialise in an area of applied linguistics or sociolinguistics:
The main part of the programme will involve writing a dissertation, and you should have an idea of the topic or area that
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