University of York, Department of Language and Linguistic Science Masters Degrees

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. The MA in Linguistics at York offers a route into linguistic study for those who want to apply and develop their critical analysis and learning skills from other subjects to questions that are central to the study of language. Read more

The MA in Linguistics by Research is a research qualification open only to candidates who already have a sound grasp of linguistics and some specialised knowledge in the sub-field in which they intend to work. Read more

Psycholinguistics is a vibrant and growing subfield of linguistics. Interested in the mechanisms that allow people to acquire, produce and comprehend language, our field spans an incredibly diverse set of topics.  The MA programme offers two pathways: Language Processing, and Language Acquisition and Development. Read more

The PhD in Language and Communication is an interdisciplinary programme involving Education, Language and Linguistic Science, Psychology and Sociology. Read more

Forensic Speech Science (FSS) comprises various applications of phonetics, linguistics, acoustics, and speech technology to tackling problems in police work or providing evidence in legal cases. Read more

Linguistics today is a centrepiece of cognitive science. Study with us and uncover the science behind language, that which differentiates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. Read more