Master’s Programme in Language Science with a Specialisation in English Linguistics
The programme aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in English Linguistics. It also strengthens your grasp of research methodology, research ethics and your ability to carry out scientific reasoning.
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The Master’s Programme in Language Science with a Specialisation in English Linguistics provides an in-depth two-year course of study of the core areas of English linguistics: phonology, syntax, semantics, as well as academic English, with optional courses in, for example, sociolinguistics and world Englishes. You will be trained in independent and critical work on linguistic issues, and you will improve your competence in the analysis of language data.
The programme aims to extend and develop students’ knowledge in their chosen field of study, as well as to strengthen their inter-disciplinary knowledge of scientific theory, ethics and research methodology. The training consists of compulsory courses that are common to the whole programme, compulsory courses in the main field of study, as well as optional courses from a pool of courses offered by departments from the Faculty of Humanities. Your work with the Master’s thesis will develop your ability to conduct a linguistic investigation, analyse and discuss your observed data, and produce a scientific text in academic English.
The programme, which provides detailed knowledge and skills, may serve as preparation for Third Level studies (PhD level) in English linguistics, or for a professional career in connection with language: in schools and higher education, work in archives and museums, libraries, publishing companies, domestic and international administration (e.g. in the EU), journalism, communication, interpretation and translation.
The programme leads to a Master of Arts degree in English.
Further information about courses at the Department of English
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Programme overview
Schedules and Course literature are available on each course page.
Elective courses
Please search for courses in Stockholm University’s online catalogue or take a look at the programme’s list of suggested courses:List of elective courses (Master’s Programme in Language Science)
Year 1
Semester 1
Language in Use (LIM026)
Scientific Methods and Research Ethics, 7.5 ECTS credits
Phonology (ENFO75)
Syntax (ENSYH9) or Semantics (ENSE75)Semester 2
Syntax (ENSYH9) or Semantics (ENSE75)
Elective courses amounting to 22.5 ECTS creditsFor a Master’s degree (60 credits), 15 of the elective course credits will consist of the course English – Master’s Thesis in English Linguistics, 15 ECTS credits.
Year 2
Semester 3
English for Academic Research (ENAEV0)
Elective courses amounting to 22,5 ECTS creditsOf the elective courses, you are recommended to take 15 ECTS credits in courses relevant to the study route job market.
Semester 4
Thesis including seminars, 30 ECTS credits (Master’s Thesis in English linguistics)
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How to apply
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Contact
Coordinator, Department of English
Spela Mezek
spela.mezek@english.su.seThe Master's Programme in Language Science is administrated from the Department of Linguistics in collaboration with the language departments at Stockholm Univiersity. Each specialisation has its own coordinator.
