Linguistics

Entry requirements

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.

Months of entry

October

Course content

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.

Fees and funding

For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.