University
University of CanterburyThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2025
Campus
Main Campus
This 180-point Master’s degree is an advanced programme offering specialised courses in linguistic analysis and a significant research component.
Master of Linguistics (MLing) students will analyse the relationship between a language and its 'social life'. In an Aotearoa New Zealand context, this means understanding how English has developed over time, and how it continues to change as a marker of Kiwi identity, as well as understanding the relationship, both past and present, between English and te reo Māori.
UC is ranked Top 100 in the world for Linguistics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Applicants for this degree need to have either:* a bachelor’s degree with a major in Linguistics, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points in Linguistics at 300-level; or
In addition, all students must be approved to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Linguistics or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyYou can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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