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Degree Programme Table: Developmental Linguistics (MSc) (Full-time) (PTMSCDEVLN1F)

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Year 1 Academic year: 2026/27, Starting in: September

Notes:
Students are able to choose from further optional courses available with the approval of the Programme Director. Not all optional courses will necessarily be available in any given year, students should consult the current years DRPS for latest information.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses
Introduction to Syntax
LASC11085 10 credits
First Language Acquisition
LASC11013 20 credits
Second Language Acquisition
LASC11014 20 credits
Research Methods in Developmental Linguistics
LASC11127 10 credits
Dissertation: MSc in Developmental Linguistics
LASC11035 60 credits
Quantitative Methods in Linguistics and English Language (MSc)
LASC11187 10 credits
Introduction to Phonology and Phonetics
LASC11031 10 credits

Course options

Option Courses

Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Students are usually allowed to substitute option credits for other courses from School Collection I and O at level 11 with the agreement of the programme director.
Pragmatics (MSc)
LASC11097 20 credits
Origins and Evolution of Language
LASC11112 20 credits
Simulating Language
LASC11113 20 credits
Universals of Language MSc
LASC11139 20 credits
Online Experiments for Language Scientists
LASC11167 10 credits
Pragmatics (10 Credits)
LASC11169 10 credits
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