Master of Arts [M.A] [English - English Linguistics] From Uppsala University

Specialising in English Linguistics helps you to become an expert on the English language by studying its history, its structure, its global distribution, its social significance, and its acquisition in language classrooms around the world. You will study how individuals learn English, and how teachers can best facilitate the process of language acquisition.?

You will be trained in the methods of corpus linguistics, which make use of the vast databases available for testing hypotheses about the language and learn how to write research papers in English linguistics, adhering to high standards of academic writing and responsible citation practices. You will also be encouraged to specialise in an area of English linguistics that particularly interests you, developing a tailor-made reading course that prepares you to perform a smaller independent research project, which in turn prepares you to carry out a larger project and write an Master's thesis.

During the?English - English Linguistics programme offered at?Uppsala University you can expect to:

• specialise in the area of English linguistics that interests you
• study history, structure, global distribution, social significance and learning of the English language in one programme
• learn methods for carrying out empirical studies and contribute to our understanding of this uniquely global language

Career?

Completing the Master Programme in English, specialising in English Linguistics will help you to develop intellectually, refining your research and analytical skills in ways that will prepare you either for doctoral study or for employment beyond the university in a wide array of fields. Our programme has been producing successful graduates for over ten years. The skills they have learned in the programme are those required in a host of areas such as journalism and media, publishing, library work, tourism and creative industries, translation, and many more. If you are keen on pursuing a career in academic, the programme will provide excellent preparation for further studies at the doctoral level. Several of our graduates have gone on do a PhD and become university lecturers.

When you are about to finish your studies and want to start planning for your next step in life, you are welcome to UU Careers for support and guidance. You are also welcome to a variety of career activities and events all through your stay at Uppsala University. Of course, the services are free of charge.