Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	£16,000 per year

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above in English or a related subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, 6.0 in the other components TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..lish-language-studies-ma

Overview

The MA offers world-leading expertise in all areas of English language and linguistics, including language variation and change, psycholinguistics and syntax to conversation analysis, dialectology and the language-literature interface.

You’ll study the sociocultural, historical and structural complexities of the English language with the possibility of studying other modern languages as well, if you choose.

There are four pathways to choose from: Literary Linguistics, Social and Historical Approaches, Structural and Theoretical Linguistics, and Modern Languages (co-run with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures). You can follow one exclusively or combine the four.

Programme structure

Core module

Research Methods

Optional modules

Linguistics in Context
Linguistics in Practice
Research Practice
Literary Language: Narrative and Cognition
Literary Language: History and Culture
Work Placement with Research Project

Teaching

Seminars
Workshops
Work placement opportunities in schools, museums, libraries or local businesses

Assessment

Assessment varies by module, but includes:
Essays
Presentations