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MA Degrees in English Language and Linguistics

Are you passionate about the English language and curious about its inner workings? A degree in English language and linguistics dives into understanding the intricacies of the English language, exploring its structure, history, and development.

As a student in this field, your curriculum will be both diverse and engaging. You'll study fascinating subjects such as phonetics (the sounds of language), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), sociolinguistics (the relationship between language and society), and history (the development of English over time).

As a graduate of this field, you can choose to work in academia, research institutions, or government agencies as a linguist. Or you can use your expertise to teach English as a first or second language in schools, colleges, or language institutes. Other titles include translator, technical writer, lexicographer, and more!

Take the first step today by finding the perfect English Language and Linguistics degree program for you.

An MA is a master’s degree awarded to students that have completed a program studying humanities or fine arts subjects such as history, communications, philosophy, theology or English. A Master of Arts degree typically requires coursework, research and written examinations.