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Linguistics
Discover linguistics undergraduate degrees
You understand language as more than simply a means of communication. You appreciate how a society is shaped by the language of its people. At Essex we will help you explore not only how language is acquired, but also how it is used in contexts such as the media, the marketplace, courtrooms and conversations. From catching up over a coffee to settling global debates, language is one of humanity’s most powerful tools – we will help you understand it.
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BA (Hons) Linguistics (Including Foundation Year)
BA Linguistics (including foundation year) prepares you for university study whilst introducing you to the field of language and linguistics
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Investigate how age, gender, social background, and regional origins influence the way we communicate
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BSc (Hons) Computational Linguistics
Gain a unique skillset by using data science to tackle linguistics areas including the study of institutional language in settings like courtroom exchanges.
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BA (Hons) Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Are you interested in starting a career in TEFL and in English Language Teaching in the UK as well as in international contexts? Welcome home.
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BA (Hons) English Language with Media Communication
Explore the structure & use of the English language & how media is used to communicate from the perspectives of businesses, politicians & every day society
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BA (Hons) Language Studies and Linguistics
Explore both the theoretical aspects of the language we use, and acquire the practical ability to speak another language.
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BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Linguistics
Combine the scientific study of language with the practical experience of learning and mastering another language
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BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
Explore the structure, use, and evolution of the English language
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BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Learn the essentials for teaching languages to others, while simultaneously going through the experience of learning a language yourself.
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BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics (Including Foundation Year)
Explore the structure, use, and evolution of the English language
Clearing 2026
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Why choose Essex?
- We are 1st in the UK for research impact in modern languages and linguistics (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- 92% of our Languages and Linguistics postgraduate graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024)
- You can choose to combine your study of linguistics with other specialisms such as learning a language, data science, or gaining a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Explore postgraduate linguistics degrees at Essex
Through language we transmit knowledge and communicate with society, from inviting someone for a coffee to settling global political disputes, language is vital.
We are one of the largest language and linguistics departments in the UK, a place where talented students become part of an academic community that undertakes world-leading research. All of our linguistics courses offer expertise and insight, and learn analytical and practical skills that will serve you well throughout life.
Why choose Essex?
- You are taught by lecturers internationally recognised for their language research.
- Top 25 in the UK for linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- We offer a wide range of specialisations – study applied linguistics, theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics or psycholinguistics with us.
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Applied linguistics addresses real-life language problems through insights gained from current linguistic theory, psychology and education.
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MRes Linguistics focuses on individual research. Your taught modules cover topics such as phonetics, phonology and syntactic theory.
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MA Linguistics studies the nuts and bolts of language: sound systems, word structure, sentence structure, and how meaning is conveyed.
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MA English Language and Linguistics
Focus on the linguistics of the English language, conducting in-depth study of its grammar and dialectal and social variations amongst wider linguistic topics.
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MA Teaching English and Additional Languages
The MA Teaching English and Additional Languages course helps language teachers develop advanced expertise in multilingual language education.
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MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Gain employment anywhere in the world with our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages degree
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MA Intercultural Communication and Translation
MA Intercultural Communication and Translation prepares you to work in global environments where communication is essential.
The Department of Language and Linguistics
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Find linguistics research degrees
We have a large and thriving graduate research community. We provide an active and stimulating environment to carry out your doctoral research and offer six routes to a research degree.
Why research here?
- You are taught by lecturers internationally recognised for their language research
- Top 25 in the UK for linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- We offer a wide range of specialisations – study applied linguistics, theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics or psycholinguistics with us
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Research degree
Our four-year integrated PhD Linguistics follows the MRes Linguistics programme for year 1 before progressing to the PhD study programme.
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Integrated PhD Sociolinguistics
Our four-year integrated PhD Sociolinguistics follows the MRES Linguistics programme for year 1 before progressing to the PhD study programme.
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Integrated PhD Applied Linguistics
We offer supervision for our PhD Applied Linguistics in the area of second language acquisition and learning.
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We offer supervision for our PhD Sociolinguistics in areas including; conversation analysis, language variation, dialects & language contact & multilingualism
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Available full time or part time, we offer PhD supervision in descriptive and theoretical phonology, syntax, semantics, and morphology
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Integrated PhD English Language Teaching
Combine your Masters and PhD studies with our four-year integrated PhD English Language Teaching course.
Research degree
We offer supervision for our PhD Applied Linguistics in the area of second language acquisition and learning.
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Our interdisciplinary PhD program explores language-culture intersections, offering diverse methodological approaches and part-time study options
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PhD in English Language Teaching offers expertise in vocabulary, reading, writing, CALL. Global career paths in academia, research, training, and consultancy.
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