Master’s Programme in Language Science with a Specialisation in Typology and Linguistic Diversity
The programme aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in the field of typology and linguistic diversity. It also strengthens your grasp of research methodology, research ethics and your ability to carry out scientific reasoning.
Application for autumn 2024:
Please note that you may have to switch course instance to get the correct application information (to the right on desktop, further down the page on tablet or mobile phone).
About the specialisation in typology and linguistic diversity:
This specialisation provides a comprehensive two-year course of study of core areas in linguistics: linguistic theory and methodology, scientific methods and research ethics, linguistic typology (phonetic, grammatical, lexical), statistical analysis in linguistics and corpus linguistics. Optional courses within the area of linguistics are, for example, field linguistics and grammatical theory.
The programme ends with a 30-credit degree project where you, with the assistance of a supervisor, design and conduct a scientific investigation within the area of linguistics. Your work with the degree project will develop your ability to conduct a scientific investigation, analyse and discuss your observed data, and produce an academic essay.
The programme aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in linguistics, as well as at strengthening your grasp of research methodology, research ethics and your ability to carry out scientific reasoning. The programme, which provides advanced knowledge and skills in the language sciences, may serve as preparation for PhD studies in linguistics, or for a professional career in connection with language.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - programmes
Welcome to the Department of Linguistics! At the beginning of August, you will receive a welcome email containing information about registration and the semester start.
The information can also be found on our website:
New student at the Department of Linguistics
Master’s Programme in Language Science
If you have been accepted into the Master's programme in Language Science, you are required to register both with the Department of Linguistics and with the department that hosts your specialisation. Please refer to the "Contact" tab below to find out which department your specialization belongs to. Additionally, you will receive a welcome email providing further instructions.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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Application for autumn 2024:
Please note that you may have to switch course instance to get the correct application information (to the right on desktop, further down the page on tablet or mobile phone).
About the specialisation in typology and linguistic diversity:
This specialisation provides a comprehensive two-year course of study of core areas in linguistics: linguistic theory and methodology, scientific methods and research ethics, linguistic typology (phonetic, grammatical, lexical), statistical analysis in linguistics and corpus linguistics. Optional courses within the area of linguistics are, for example, field linguistics and grammatical theory.
The programme ends with a 30-credit degree project where you, with the assistance of a supervisor, design and conduct a scientific investigation within the area of linguistics. Your work with the degree project will develop your ability to conduct a scientific investigation, analyse and discuss your observed data, and produce an academic essay.
The programme aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in linguistics, as well as at strengthening your grasp of research methodology, research ethics and your ability to carry out scientific reasoning. The programme, which provides advanced knowledge and skills in the language sciences, may serve as preparation for PhD studies in linguistics, or for a professional career in connection with language.
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Programme overview
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.
Schedules and Course literature are available on each course page.
Year 1
Semester 1
Language in Use (LIM026)
Scientific Methods and Research Ethics, 7.5 ECTS credits
Statistics for Linguists (LIM033)
Linguistic Typology (LIM025)Semester 2
Elective courses amounting to 30 ECTS credits
Year 2
Semester 3
Skill training courses amounting to 15 ECTS credits
Elective courses amounting to 15 ECTS credits
The course English for Academic Research, 7.5 credits may be taken either as a skill
course or an elective course.Semester 4
Typology and Linguistic Diversity - Master's (120 credits) course (LIM060)
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Contact
The Master's Programme in Language Science is administrated from the Department of Linguistics in collaboration with the language departments at Stockholm Univiersity. Coordinator for the specialisation in Typology and Linguistic Diversity is Tove Nilsson Gerholm.
Director of Studies, Second level (Master's)Director of Studies
- Office hours
Reception by appointment.
Student Office- Visiting address
C378
- Office hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 13–16
- Phone hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 9–11 and 13–16
- Irregular office hours
The student office is closed from the 24th of June. We are open again from the 13th of August, but you can always reach us on exp@ling.su.se.
