In the field of Linguistics, students examine key theories and issues about language. The degree is designed for postgraduates with no (or minimal) undergraduate linguistics training, and also provides a formal qualification for practicing field-linguists who wish to improve their theoretical knowledge. The program explores the structure and use of language in depth, with courses in semantics, phonology, phonetics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language variation and change.

This is a four semester program, consisting of 12 x #2 courses and a dissertation worth #8. This is an intensive program, designed so that graduates with minimal or no previous study of Linguistics can build sufficient knowledge and skills in the field, that, on completion of the program they will be in a position to apply for enrolment in the MPhil or PhD. Note: students must take this program if they intend to apply for the research higher degree programs of MPhil or PhD.