Linguistics

Open University

Course code
F97
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Duration
3 years part-time study* How long it takes Most students study the MA in Linguistics part-time, completing 60 credits a year over three years. Typically, this means 13–19 study hours each week. You must complete the MA in Linguistics within six years. *You can complete your studies part-time in three years. However, your last module, Linguistics dissertation (L807), is expected to begin in October 2026 and be 46 weeks in study length, so you’ll receive your final results in late October 2027 rather than in June/July.
Attendance
Part time
CAO points
Dublin
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

This flexible masters degree is suitable for anyone interested in the roles that language plays in society. You’ll begin with core components of linguistic study, engaging with different approaches to language and examining how its building blocks create meaning.