Master of Arts [M.A] (Linguistics)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #101 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$36,788 /Yr
£27,250 /Yr
- MA in Linguistics at the Queen Mary University of London is offered as a 1-year program by the School of Languages, Linguistics, and Film.
- This university is ranked #12 in the best global universities in the United Kingdom according to the U.S. News and World Report.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The School of Languages, Linguistics, and Film are friendly and collaborative, bringing a vibrant range of disciplines together.
- They teach and research subjects from practical filmmaking to postmodern literature, and from experimental neurolinguistics to Brazilian Portuguese.
- Students will be taught by passionate, inspiring staff of international standing: our academics are leaders in their fields.
- The MA in Linguistics offers advanced training in core areas of linguistics and provides four pathways for students to choose from: conversion, general, formal, and sociolinguistics.
- Pathway choices allow students to tailor their specialization to specific needs and interests while retaining the broad degree title of MA in Linguistics.
- The degree additionally offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in conducting and applying linguistics research.
- In addition to their dissertations, students can take our unique Research Practicum option, in which they undertake a research partnership either with a member of staff on an ongoing research project or with one of our private or public sector partners (in past years these have included the British Library, the British Museum, and the BBC Pronunciation Unit).
- Students will be able to attend our training workshops throughout the year, which will provide specialist linguistics training, as well as guidance on how to write journal articles, research ethics, and knowledge transfer in general.
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Important Alert
- Document Submission Deadline for September 2026 Intake - Sep 7, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $36788 (GBP 27250) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Board | $24435 (GBP 18100) |
| Total Cost | $24435 (GBP 18100) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $32400 (GBP 24000) |
| 2021 | $35856 (GBP 26560) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake | Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 1, 2026 |
| Document Submission Deadline for September 2026 Intake | Sep 7, 2026 |
| CAS Deadline For September 2026 Intake | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Teaching begins for September 2026 Intake | Sep 21, 2026 |
Scores Required
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Arts 101 out of 601 in Global Ranking
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Bilingual Education
- Broadcaster/News Reader
- Communication Disorders Specialist
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Grant / Proposal writer
- Interpreter
- Language Planner
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,350/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,799/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,700/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 18,900/Yr$14,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific |
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