MLitt (Research) English Language and Linguistics

Course Overview This Master of Letters (Research) program offers a specialized exploration of English Language and Linguistics, from its medieval roots to its contemporary usage. The course is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, combining traditional philological methods with cutting-edge digital humanities and quantitative analysis. Key Program Highlights Study at a university with an international reputation for historical English and pioneering research in Scots language. Gain expertise in analyzing large digital corpora to investigate contemporary spoken and written language. Benefit from strong interdisciplinary links with Psychology, Computing Science, Celtic Studies, and more. Choose from diverse research themes, including sociolinguistics, medieval manuscript studies, and phonetics. Produce a substantial 40,000-70,000 word thesis that makes an original contribution to the field.