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    MA English Language and Linguistics

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    Colchester, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £23,875.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    74%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    20
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Colchester, GB. Tuition is £23,875.

    About the program

    In-depth study of English grammar, dialectal and social variation, language change, pragmatics, and world varieties of English. Covers theory and practice in English language teaching, cross-cultural communication, semantics, syntactic theory, with optional topics and practical analysis of corpora, recordings, and texts.

    Focus: both
    Top 200 QS Linguistics | QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 (Linguistics): Top 25 in the UK
    Part-time option

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex is £23,875 across 180 required credits.
    Is MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex online or in-person?
    MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex is offered in-person.
    How long does MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex take to complete?
    MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    How competitive is MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex?
    MA English Language and Linguistics at University of Essex reports an acceptance rate of approximately 74%.