Modern Languages - Empirical Linguistics and Language Documentation

The Master of Arts in Modern Languages - Empirical Linguistics and Language Documentation is a second-cycle, full-time programme that lasts for two years. The language of instruction is English, and the tuition fee is free of charge.

The programme focuses on empirical linguistics and language documentation, and is designed for students who are interested in studying languages from a scientific perspective. The courses cover a range of topics, including phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Students will learn how to analyze linguistic data using quantitative and qualitative methods, and will gain experience in fieldwork and language documentation.

The programme is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in academia or research, as well as those who wish to work in areas such as language technology, language planning and policy, or language education. Graduates of the programme will be able to design and conduct linguistic research projects, analyze and interpret linguistic data, and communicate their findings effectively to both academic and non-academic audiences.

The Master of Arts in Modern Languages - Empirical Linguistics and Language Documentation is a general academic programme, and does not lead to a specific professional title. However, the skills and knowledge gained during the programme will be valuable in a wide range of fields and industries, and will prepare graduates for a variety of careers in academia, research, and beyond.

Work opportunities & career paths

Graduates of the MA programme in Empirical Linguistics and Language Documentation are well prepared for a variety of careers, including:

Linguistic research: Graduates can conduct research on languages, especially those that are lesser-known or endangered, in order to document and preserve them.

Language documentation and revitalization: Graduates can work with communities to document and revitalize their languages, creating language learning materials and supporting language use.

Language technology: Graduates can work in the development of language technology, such as speech recognition and machine translation.

Academia: Graduates can pursue a career in academia, teaching and researching linguistics.

Publishing: Graduates can work in the publishing industry, specifically in the production of language learning materials or linguistics books and journals.

Overall, the MA programme provides a solid foundation in linguistic research and language documentation, which can be applied in a variety of fields and career paths.