MA Linguistics

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of  50 to 55% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 90.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 62 with no individual score below 51.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

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 is important to note that entry requirements may vary across different programs and courses. Additionally, meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as the number of available places and competition for certain courses.

The University of Essex offers a range of scholarships and financial support options to assist students in their academic journey. These scholarships are designed to recognize and reward academic excellence, promote diversity and inclusion, and provide assistance to those facing financial challenges.  

1. Academic Excellence Scholarships: The university offers scholarships to outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements. These scholarships are typically merit-based and provide financial support towards tuition fees or living expenses.
2. International Scholarships: The University of Essex provides scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships aim to attract and support talented students from around the world. Eligibility criteria and award amounts may vary, and they may cover a portion of tuition fees or provide assistance with living expenses.
3. Subject-specific Scholarships: Some departments and schools within the university offer scholarships tailored to specific academic disciplines. These scholarships are often awarded to students with exceptional academic records or those who demonstrate a strong commitment to their field of study.
4. Access and Participation Scholarships: The university is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. It offers scholarships and financial support to students from underrepresented backgrounds, including those from low-income families or individuals who are the first in their family to attend university.
5. Government-funded Scholarships: In addition to internal scholarships, the University of Essex provides information and guidance on scholarships and funding opportunities offered by external organizations and government agencies. These scholarships may be available to students based on factors such as nationality, field of study, or research interests.
6. Sports Scholarships: The university recognizes the importance of sports and offers scholarships to talented athletes who demonstrate exceptional sporting abilities. These scholarships provide financial support along with access to sports facilities, training programs, and dedicated support services.

It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application processes may change over time. 

Graduates of the MA Linguistics program have diverse career prospects in various sectors. 

1. Academia and Research: Graduates can pursue further academic studies, such as a Ph.D., and pursue careers as researchers and lecturers in universities or research institutions. They can conduct linguistic research, contribute to scholarly publications, and teach linguistics to undergraduate or postgraduate students.

2. Language Teaching: Graduates can work as language instructors, teaching English as a second language or teaching other languages to non-native speakers. They can work in language schools, universities, or international educational institutions.

3. Language Technology and Computational Linguistics: Graduates can work in the field of language technology and computational linguistics. They can develop language processing algorithms, work on natural language understanding, contribute to machine translation systems, or design language-related software applications.

4. Translation and Interpretation: Graduates can work as translators or interpreters, translating written texts or providing language interpretation services in various contexts such as conferences, legal settings, or international organizations.

5. Language Documentation and Preservation: Graduates can work in language documentation and preservation projects, collaborating with indigenous communities or language-focused organizations to document endangered languages, develop language revitalization programs, or contribute to linguistic anthropology research.

6. Language Testing and Assessment: Graduates can work in language testing and assessment organizations, designing language proficiency tests, assessing language skills, or contributing to the development of language assessment frameworks.

7. Communication and Media: Graduates can work in communication and media-related fields, such as journalism, publishing, or content creation. They can apply their linguistic expertise to analyze language use, write/edit linguistic content, or work as language consultants in media organizations.

8. Public and Private Sectors: Graduates can work in public or private sector organizations that require linguistic expertise, such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, market research companies, or consulting firms. They can contribute to language policy development, language planning, or language-related research projects.