Linguistics with a Specialisation in Computational Linguistics MA
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Linguistics with a Specialisation in Computational Linguistics MA
Postgraduate · Computing
About this programme
The MA Linguistics with a Specialisation in Computational Linguistics aims to give students a thorough grounding in both theoretical and computational linguistics. Students gain a basic understanding of the three core areas of linguistics: phonetics and phonology; syntax; and semantics and pragmatics, plus they will be introduced to algorithms and models that implement
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £35,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have foundational knowledge in at least one procedural programming language (e.g., Python or Java).
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds