Program Overview

MSc Computational and Corpus Linguistics

Overview

The MSc Computational and Corpus Linguistics is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program that provides students with a thorough understanding of natural language processing technologies and the data-driven study of language.

Entry Requirements

• We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent.
• Typically, this will be a degree that in some way involved the study of language, including linguistics or a specific language.
• Strong applicants with degrees in other areas (e.g., philosophy) will be considered.
• The application form includes a personal statement section in which you must demonstrate your knowledge of and interest in the subject.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website.

Course Details

• Gain a thorough understanding of natural language processing technologies and the data-driven study of language.
• Develop the necessary skills to build and understand a range of systems for the understanding of language, including large language models and their applications.
• Learn to use corpus data to develop and test hypotheses in areas such as language variation, language change, and psycholinguistics.
• Apply these skills in a research project suited to your interests supervised by area experts.
• Prepare for a career in data-driven linguistic research in academia or industry.

Course Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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MSc | Y | Y | N | N

Fees

• MSc (full-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £14,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £31,000
• MSc (part-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £7,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,500

Policy on Additional Costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the university's website.

School/Faculty

• School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
• School/Faculty overview: See "About us"

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