Theoretical Linguistics UIT the Arctic University of Norway

Overview

Are you fascinated by how languages work, how they evolve, and how they are acquired? The Master’s in Theoretical Linguistics is your opportunity to dive deeper into the structure of language and develop advanced skills in analyzing grammar, syntax, phonology, and morphology. Building on your bachelor’s studies, this programme focuses on the formal aspects of linguistics, using comparative studies of different languages to uncover the universal principles of human language. You’ll also explore topics like language variation, historical development, and language acquisition, while tailoring your studies to your interests through elective courses and a master’s thesis.

The Theoretical Linguistics programme from UIT the Arctic University of Norway provides a grounding in formal aspects of grammar, in particular syntax and phonology, to prepare students for their own research in language description and analysis. This course of study emphasizes the ways in which languages are formally similar, but also different in highly intricate and specific ways. The programme is especially suited to students interested in working on understudied languages, or engaged in comparative and micro-comparative research.

Career

The programme qualifies candidates for work in occupations that require specialized insight into language and/or experience with independent project work, for example programming, administration, industry or the media.

It is also an excellent starting-point for further study at the PhD-level.