M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip. Linguistics

Dublin

 

INTAKE: September

Program Overview

The M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip. in Linguistics at Trinity College Dublin is a comprehensive program delving into the scientific study of language. It explores linguistic theory, structure, acquisition, variation, and the interface between language and society.

Curriculum: The curriculum covers a wide array of linguistic disciplines, including phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and computational linguistics. Students engage in both theoretical and practical modules aimed at understanding language from various perspectives.

Research Focus: Students conduct research in diverse areas of linguistics, exploring language acquisition, language processing, sociolinguistic variation, language disorders, computational linguistics, or historical linguistics. They learn research methodologies and conduct independent projects under faculty guidance.

Industry Engagement: The program offers opportunities for industry engagement through internships, research collaborations, or projects with language-related companies, translation services, tech firms, or educational institutions.

Global Perspective: With a global outlook, the program investigates language diversity, multilingualism, and the impact of language on society and culture worldwide. It examines linguistic phenomena across different languages and cultures.

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Location

Dublin

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Score

IELTS 6.5

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Tuition Fee

€ 20460

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: For admission to postgraduate programs at Trinity College Dublin, international students are typically required to have achieved a minimum academic score of 65% or above in their prior qualifications.

English Language Proficiency: 

  • IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 88, with no section score below 20.
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 63, with a minimum of 59 in each section.
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 120, with a minimum of 105.

Students must provide:

  • academic marksheets & transcripts
  • letters of recommendation
  • a personal statement - SOP
  • passport
  • other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Trinity College Dublin offers an array of scholarships to attract and support international students seeking to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, promote diversity, and provide financial assistance to talented individuals from around the world.

Trinity Global Graduate Award: This award provides financial assistance to high-achieving international students applying for postgraduate programs. It covers full tuition fees for successful applicants, ensuring access to Trinity's exceptional academic offerings.

Trinity College Dublin Scholarships: These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students based on academic merit and may cover partial tuition fees or provide stipends to support living expenses.

Government and External Scholarships: TCD facilitates numerous external scholarship programs offered by governments, foundations, and organizations worldwide. These scholarships vary in criteria and scope, providing opportunities for international students across different academic disciplines.

Specific Program Scholarships: Certain academic departments or faculties within Trinity College Dublin may offer scholarships tailored to specific fields of study or research areas. These scholarships aim to attract exceptional talent and encourage students to pursue specialized programs.

Sports Scholarships: TCD also recognizes athletic excellence by offering scholarships to international students with outstanding sports achievements. These scholarships support student-athletes in balancing their academic pursuits with sports participation.

Graduates of the M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip. in Linguistics program possess a diverse skill set suitable for various career paths in the following domains.

  1. Language Researcher: Work in academic or research institutions, conducting linguistic research in areas such as syntax, phonology, semantics, sociolinguistics, or psycholinguistics.

  2. Language Teaching/Education: Pursue a career in language teaching, curriculum development, or educational consultancy in schools, language institutes, or international educational organizations.

  3. Speech and Language Therapist: Specialize in helping individuals with speech and language disorders in clinical settings, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or private practice.

  4. Translator/Interpreter: Utilize language skills in translation services, interpreting, localization, or multilingual content creation for global corporations, governmental organizations, or media companies.

  5. Computational Linguist: Apply linguistic principles to develop language technologies, natural language processing, or machine translation in tech companies, AI firms, or research labs.

  6. Language Policy Analyst: Contribute to language policy development, language planning, or language revitalization efforts in governmental or non-governmental organizations.

  7. Content Developer/Editor: Create linguistic content, write for publishing houses, work as an editor, or contribute to language-related content creation in media and publishing industries.

  8. Communication Specialist: Use linguistic insights for effective communication strategies, marketing, or public relations roles in corporate or nonprofit sectors.


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