Forensic Linguistics

Entry requirements

To find out more on entry requirements, visit our course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/forensic-linguistics-ma

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Forensic Linguistics MA course aims to expand your linguistic analysis skills and understanding so that you can apply them to forensic texts, and in forensic and legal contexts.

You will learn from some of the world’s leading academics in the field of forensic linguistics, based at our research institute - the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics.

There is a strong ethos throughout this programme of forensic linguistics as an application of linguistics. You will study and improve your knowledge and abilities in the linguistic analysis of spoken and written language, in contexts such as police interviews and courtroom interactions, and you will learn how linguists apply their methods to aid police investigations and provide evidence in court.

The course has strong links with the police so you will get unique access to real-world data for your coursework.

Our course is applied in nature, giving you a chance to gain valuable hands-on experiences involving real forensic and legal data. It includes practical project work as well as academic essay assessments.

Successfully completing the taught parts of the course will enable you to progress onto completing a 15,000-word research dissertation as the final part of the course. Dissertation projects allow students to research an area in depth and are an excellent grounding for PhD study or for employment beyond the programme.

Information for international students

To find out more on fees, visit our course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/forensic-linguistics-ma

Fees and funding

To find out more on fees, visit our course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/forensic-linguistics-ma