Postgraduate study
We are one of the leading centres in the UK for teaching and research in theoretical and empirical linguistics. Our major specialisms are in theoretical syntax and semantics, phonetics and phonology, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, historical linguistics and forensic speech science.
MA programmes in linguistics
Our taught MAs
All our taught MA programmes involve two terms of coursework and a 15,000 word dissertation
MA by research
The MA in Linguistics by Research involves a dissertation of 25,000 words on a previously agreed topic.
Our PhD programmes
MSc in Forensic Speech Science
Our taught MSc
Virtual Open Days
Find out more about postgraduate study in our department by taking part in an online Open Day.
The next event will take place on Friday 14th June. For more information and to register see www.york.ac.uk/virtualopenday