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Linguistics and Language Sciences (Research) is no longer accepting new applications.
Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Courses are highly competitive, and a first-class honours degree is required, although a high 2.i honours degree will be considered under exceptional circumstances.
The MPhil by Thesis is for students whose knowledge of linguistics is already substantial, and who already have advanced knowledge in the area they wish to research for their thesis.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. If an applicant is deemed unsuitable for the MPhil by Thesis Course, it is possible they may be offered a place on the MPhil by Advanced Study.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.5 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 110 |
CAE
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
CPE
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).