Master of Linguistics

MLing


Duration

1 year full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

Pathways

Pathways include:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Duration

1 year full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

Pathways

Pathways include:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Apply Now Got a Question? Check your eligibility

Download Brochure

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Overview

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 78th= in the world for Linguistics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022).

Contact us

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Linguistics.

For study planning help, contact the Department of Linguistics and English Language.

Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email linguistics@canterbury.ac.nz