Linguistics

Language is a hugely important part of our daily lives. It is integral to how we communicate and how we learn, and it determines part of our identity. Because of all this, it is important that we study language. The research Master's programme in Linguistics offers students the necessary skills to approach language-related questions scientifically. This research focus distinguishes it from undergraduate programmes in linguistics.

The programme offers mandatory courses covering advanced theoretical linguistics (socio-phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, discourse), psycholinguistics (acquisition, processing) and research practice (including computational and experimental methodology). Following the mandatory courses, you choose a series of elective courses in order to specialise in one area. Throughout the programme you will keep on acquiring professional language research skills. The second year is mostly devoted to designing, planning, and carrying out research projects during a team science task, your internship (or Master-Apprenticeship) and your thesis work.