Masters courses

We have a number of masters courses that allow students to pursue specific interests in linguistics.

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Each of these masters courses approaches linguistic issues from a slightly different perspective. The availability of shared modules, as well as the possibility of co-supervision, allows MA students to develop interdisciplinary dissertation topics.

Our masters courses

Applied Linguistics MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Share your love of language with some of the most enthusiastic experts in the world. Whether your interest in language and language teaching is professional or academic, this MA provides you with advanced training in the theory and techniques of applied linguistics.

  • Funding available

Computer Science with Speech and Natural Language Processing MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Speech and Natural Language Processing is a rapidly evolving field at the cutting edge of AI and Computer Science. This course presents the core theories, models and algorithms to enable the exploration of human language and speech, preparing graduates for impactful future careers.

Cognitive Studies MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the cutting-edge field of cognitive science on this highly flexible course, in which philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and anthropology come together to discover how the mind works.

  • Funding available

TESOL MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time
  • Accredited

Gain practical teaching skills and classroom experience alongside theoretical knowledge in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. You'll get advanced training in the theory and techniques of applied linguistics and have a chance to gain an internationally-recognised teaching qualification (TKT). You can also achieve professional recognition as TEFLi-qualified (certificate-level ELT qualification equivalent) based on criteria from Accreditation UK.

  • Funding available

Translation Studies MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time
  • Accredited

Our MA prepares you for a career in translation, including audiovisual translation and localisation. You’ll learn how to use standard strategies, procedures and techniques, including industry-essential translation software in line with the European Masters in Translation (EMT) standards.

Funding opportunities

Applicants to master and doctoral degree programmes in linguistics at the University of Sheffield can apply for University Studentships and a range of fellowships offered by external funders. We have an excellent track record of securing funding for our strongest PGR applicants.

Visit our Sheffield Postgraduate Scholarships page to find out more about funding for postgraduate taught courses.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025