The MPhil/PhD in Linguistics programme is a graduate-level academic programme that provides advanced training in the study of language, its structure, and its use. The programme is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to undertake research in the field of linguistics and to develop a deep understanding of language and its role in society. 

Why choose this Programme

Applicable skills  

With the MPhil, students can develop skills in research, critical and analytical thinking in the field of Linguistics through the programme’s emphasis on advanced theoretical and empirical study of language, language use, and communication.  

Industry links  

Students enrolled in the MPhil/PhD in Linguistics programme stand to benefit from industry links in publishing and media, education and language teaching, government and NGOs, and partnerships with other regional and international universities and educational institutions.  

Facilities and Resources

  • Workshops
  • Field trips

Student Activities 

  • Modern Languages and Linguistics Research Day
  • National, regional, and international conferences, such as the Society for Caribbean Linguistics Biennial Conferences 
  • Departmental Outreach  
  • Departmental Seminars 

Career Opportunities 

Many graduates of the MPhil/PhD programme have found job openings in the following areas:

  • Academic Researcher  
  • Computational Linguistics  
  • Forensic Linguistics  
  • Government Agencies  
  • Language Documentation and Conservation  
  • Language Teaching  
  • Publishing and Editing  
  • Speech-Language Therapy  
  • Translation and Interpretation  
  • University Lecturing 
  • Alumni are also members of the Society for Caribbean Linguistics, which organises regular events and a forum for language research and advocacy.  
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