Ireland

Linguistics

Course code: F97
Level: —
Award: Degree - Masters at UK Level 7
Classification: —
Awarding body: Open University
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.

Programme 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.

Entry requirements

To study for this masters degree course you must hold a bachelors degree from a UK university or another recognised degree-awarding body, or a qualification at an equivalent level. As our modules are taught in English, your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study in the UK. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 7 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see their website for details. If you are not sure whether your qualifications and experience are suitable, please contact us for advice.

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