Postgraduate Prospectus

This course has start dates in September and February. 

This MA course builds on the international reputation of the School of English at Nottingham as one of the foremost centres for English Language research in the world. The school’s Modern English Language programme provides a broad course of study in language and linguistics.

The principle of language study established at Nottingham combines theoretical and ideological dimensions with practical applications; we aim to be rigorous and principled while offering an approach to language study that is fundamentally humane.

Please see the school web page for further details.

• The MA courses by web-based distance learning build on the international reputation of the School of English at Nottingham as one of the foremost centres for English Language research in the world
• The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 ranked the School of English in the top 5 departments of English nationally by Grade Point Average and out of 87 units of assessment. 95% of the School's research was judged to be of international quality and 35% world-leading
• The course is taught using a course tool software called WebCT. It is also supported by extensive online resources, course materials and teaching
• The programme is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and offers an excellent route towards pursuing a PhD
• This MA is convened in the Centre for Research in Applied Linguistics
• As well as completing this course at a pace that suits you and your other commitments, you have the flexibility to study towards a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or an MA (180 credits, including dissertation) or even on a ‘pay per module’ basis

The courses and research opportunities listed on this website are subject to change. While we will do all we can to ensure the information on these pages is accurate and up-to-date, The University of Nottingham reserves the right to change the content, modules and titles of any courses and research opportunities listed here without prior warning.