This Linguistics MA course offered at Newcastle University can be studied Full-time, Part-time.

For more detailed information about Linguistics at Newcastle University, please visit the institution website.

MA Award
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
12 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

  • linguistics
  • a language (studied on its own or with another subject)
  • a discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour (eg cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, sociology)

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and at least two years relevant professional experience.

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 7 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. 

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

Pre-sessional English Course Requirements

  • 6 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)     
  • 10 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)

You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.

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