MA Discourse Studies
Course Overview
This MA in Discourse Studies provides an advanced exploration of the theories and methods used to analyze spoken and written language across various social contexts. You will develop expert skills in discourse analysis, drawing on methodologies like pragmatics, conversation analysis, and corpus linguistics to examine data from politics, media, and education. The programme culminates in a significant research project, allowing you to specialize in an area of your choice and develop highly valuable transferable skills.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn in a world-class department ranked 12th globally for Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2022)
- Master a versatile toolkit of analytical methods, including functional grammar, cognitive linguistics, and argumentation theory
- Apply your skills to real-world data from diverse fields such as politics, journalism, marketing, and social media
- Complete a substantial 12,500-word dissertation with the option to extend it based on academic performance
- Gain sought-after expertise for careers in PR, research, journalism, business, or further academic study like a PhD
Course Overview
This MA in Discourse Studies provides an advanced exploration of the theories and methods used to analyze spoken and written language across various social contexts. You will develop expert skills in discourse analysis, drawing on methodologies like pragmatics, conversation analysis, and corpus linguistics to examine data from politics, media, and education. The programme culminates in a significant research project, allowing you to specialize in an area of your choice and develop highly valuable transferable skills.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn in a world-class department ranked 12th globally for Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2022)
- Master a versatile toolkit of analytical methods, including functional grammar, cognitive linguistics, and argumentation theory
- Apply your skills to real-world data from diverse fields such as politics, journalism, marketing, and social media
- Complete a substantial 12,500-word dissertation with the option to extend it based on academic performance
- Gain sought-after expertise for careers in PR, research, journalism, business, or further academic study like a PhD
