Master's Programme in Language Sciences with Specialization in Linguistics, 120 ECTS

The Master’s Programme in the general linguistics specialization offers a comprehensive two-year course of study of core areas in general linguistics, phonetics and computational linguistics: linguistic theory and methodology, scientific methods and research ethics, typology (phonetic, grammatical, lexical), statistical analysis, usage-based linguistic models, and with optional courses in, for example, field linguistics, children’s early language acquisition, phonetic theory, corpus linguistics etc. The training is conducted in close collaboration with the phonetics laboratory of the department, providing unique opportunities for students to follow development and research on the cognitive mechanisms that underlie language and language use. The programme ends with a 30 credits degree project where students are given an opportunity to design and conduct a scientific investigation with the assistance of a supervisor.

The programme aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in your chosen field of study, as well as strengthening your interdisciplinary knowledge of scientific theory, ethics, and research methodology. The training consists of compulsory courses that are common to the whole programme, compulsory courses in the main field of study, as well as optional courses offered by the departments in the Faculty of Humanities. Your work with the degree project will develop your ability to conduct a linguistic investigation, analyse and discuss your observed data, and produce a scientific essay.

The programme, which provides advanced knowledge and skills in the language sciences, may serve as preparation for PhD studies in language studies, or for a professional career in connection with language: in schools and higher education, work in archives and museums, libraries, publishing companies, domestic and international administration (e.g., in the EU), journalism, interpretation and translation. The programme is open to both Swedish and international students who meet the academic requirements for admission.