Linguistics

If you’re interested in the roles that language plays in society across various personal and professional contexts, this postgraduate certificate in linguistics is for you. You will start with the foundational aspects of linguistic study, diving into different approaches to language and discovering how its essential elements combine to create meaning. You'll also experiment with various methods of language analysis. On completion, you can use your certificate as a pathway to the Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics and MA in Linguistics.

Modules

To gain this qualification, you require 60 credits from the following:



Compulsory module

Core concepts in linguistics (L804) 60



You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 20 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.



For more information on modules go the course webpage link below.

To study for this postgraduate certificate you must hold a bachelors degree from a UK university or another recognised degree-awarding body, or a qualification at an equivalent level.



As our modules are taught in English, your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study in the UK. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 7 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see their website for details.



If you are not sure whether your qualifications and experience are suitable, please contact us for advice.

8 months part time study



How long it takes

Most students study the Postgraduate Certificate in Linguistics part-time, completing 60 credits over eight months. Typically, this means 19 study hours each week.

See Course Web Page link for next start date.

Throughout the world there is an increasing demand for professionals with a grasp of how language works. You’ll sharpen your IT, writing, and independent thinking skills, develop your ability to respond to feedback as well as demonstrating your time management. These are key skills in complex organisations, greatly sought after in the world beyond study – whether you’re already working, volunteering, or changing career.



This qualification is designed to enrich your knowledge and improve your professional practice.



On completing your studies, you should be able to:



demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems at a professional or equivalent level



reflect critically and constructively on your own thinking, practice and professional impact



communicate ideas effectively in written form with clear expression and coherent structure



You will also acquire qualities and transferable skills that are highly prized by employers within education and related fields, such as:



exercising initiative and personal responsibility



the ability to independently manage your own learning and professional development



the ability to use information and communications technology appropriately for information retrieval and communication with others



the ability to produce reports/outputs for academic and professional purposes.



You will be guided through the materials and learn how you can recognise and acknowledge these additional skills.