Program Overview

Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Linguistics

The Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Linguistics is an interdisciplinary programme offered jointly by the University of Groningen, Ghent University, and the University of Eastern Finland. This two-year programme provides integrated training in neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and clinical linguistics.

Key Information

• Level of degree: Master's degree
• Programme duration: 2 years / 120 ECTS credits
• Language of instruction: English

Why Study with Us?

• The programme is one of the longest-running and most successful European Joint Master Degree Programmes.
• Graduates thrive in clinical practice, education, and industry, with many continuing to doctoral studies and contributing to cutting-edge research and innovation.

Studies

At the University of Eastern Finland, the main focus is on speech technology and programming with Python, including both fundamental theory and methods, as well as their application to the assessment of and adaptive solutions for speech impairments.

Structure of Studies

1st Semester: University of Eastern Finland

• Language and Languages - A Course on General Linguistics (5 ECTS)
• Linguistics Reading Group (3 ECTS)
• Empirical Research Methods in Linguistics (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to Python Programming for Linguistic Research (3 ECTS)
• Introduction to Phonetics and the Praat Tool (2 ECTS)
• Statistics and Data Visualisation for Linguistics (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to Praat Script Programming for Clinical Linguistic Research (2 ECTS)
• Introduction to Developmental and Acquired Speech and Language Problems (5 ECTS)

2nd Semester: University of Ghent

• Statistics and Research Methods applied to the development and validation of language research tools (7 ECTS)
• Bilingualism (4 ECTS)
• Reading Acquisition and Dyslexia (4 ECTS)
• Computational Models in Psycholinguistics (4 ECTS)
• Advances in Psycholinguistics (3 ECTS)
• Eye-tracking in Language Research (3 ECTS)
• Internship Preparation (5 ECTS)

3rd Semester: University of Groningen

• Advanced course in Developmental and Acquired Speech and Language Problems (5 ECTS)
• Apps and Games in Clinical Linguistics (5 ECTS)
• Language Testing during Awake Brain Surgery (5 ECTS)
• Neuroimaging and Language (5 ECTS)
• Internship (10 ECTS)

4th Semester: Various Locations

• Thesis (30 ECTS)

Admission and Application

This programme is offered jointly by a consortium of universities, with the University of Groningen coordinating the admission process.

Student Stories

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Faculty and Unit

The programme is part of the Philosophical Faculty, School of Humanities at the University of Eastern Finland.

Partners and Collaboration

The programme collaborates with the University of Groningen and Ghent University, along with 23 associated partners from the academic, R&D, and clinical sectors.