The course provides a programme of graduate-level study in the broad field of bilingualism as well as research training in this area. It consists of a taught component including a combination of core and optional modules, and a research dissertation of 20,000 words.

The course provides a comprehensive, varied and flexible programme of training in multi-disciplinary topics associated with the study of bilingualism, including issues relating to language, education, and cognition.

The purpose of the course is to provide students with the necessary theoretical, analytical and methodological tools and skills to undertake advanced research in an area of bilingualism.

What will you study on this course?

Compulsory Modules

Linguistics Research Methods - This module aims to equip students with the necessary foundations and tools to design and carry out experimental research within linguistics, as well as preparing them for the dissertation.

Bilingualism Research & Methods - This module exposes you to a range of theoretical issues and practical methods used in the study of bilingualism.

Optional Modules

Optional Modules vary from year to year, and can include:

• Language Contact and Bilinguals
• Language Acquisition
• L2 Speech Learning
• Bilingual and Acquisition Issues
• Psycholinguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Phonology in Bilingual Acquisition
• Welsh Linguistics
• Cognitive Discourse Analysis
• EFL Theory
• SLA and Language Teaching

Non native English speakers must take zero-credit courses with ELCOS to help with their English, unless exempted by their tutor.

Multilingualism is a wide-spread phenomenon in many countries including the UK. An MA in Bilingualism will give you a detailed understanding of issues related to bilingualism and the ability to conduct research in this area. Graduates find career opportunities in communications, teaching, speech and language therapy, publishing, research, and the transferable skills acquired through this programme are beneficial in a range of other careers, including advertising, journalism, consulting etc. After successful completion of the MA in Bilingualism, you may also decide to pursue an academic career, by applying for a place on the PhD in Bilingualism.

Bilingualism is the study of the way speakers of two (or more) languages acquire and use their languages and how these languages are represented in the mind. Our courses provide the necessary theoretical, analytical and methodological tools and skills to undertake advanced research in a specialist field.