MA in Language & Cognition
The Department has just received College approval for our new MA in Language & Cognition, which we are starting in 2011/2. The degree focuses on issues at the interface of philosophy of language, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, formal and computational linguistics, and logic. It offers a choice of modules in these areas, in conjunction with two core modules in the Theory of Grammar, and the Theory of Meaning.
This is a unique interdisciplinary programme that gives students an introduction to leading work in philosophy of language and mind, linguistics, and cognitive science. The programme will provide an excellent basis for PhD research in these areas.
Is this degree for me?
Applications are particularly invited from students with prior backgrounds in any of these fields, who now wish to build upon that foundation by branching out more widely into the others (although applicants from any other background will also be considered).
Format and structure of the programme
The degree is assessed by sat examinations, essay-based coursework, and a dissertation. The structure of the degree is as follows.
Required modules (100 credits):
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7AAN2091 Theory of Grammar (one semester, 20 credits)
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7AAN2092 Theory of Meaning (one semester, 20 credits)
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7AAN6004 Dissertation (summer, 60 credits)
4 modules (80 credits) from the following list of one-semester, 20 credit modules:
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7AAN2075 Philosophy of Science
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7AAN2059 Philosophy of Language
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7AAN2066 Philosophy of Psychology I
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7AAN2067 Philosophy of Psychology II
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7AAN2061 Philosophy of Mind
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7AAN2062 Philosophy of Mind II
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7AAN2087 Set Theory
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7AAN2051 Modal Logic
In exceptional circumstances, a module not on the above list of options can be substituted for one of these modules with the approval of the convenor.
It is also possible to do the degree on a part-time basis.
Funding
Prospective students are advised to consider the sources of funding for prospective taught postgraduate students in the Department.
In addition to the above, the School of Arts & Humanities has just announced that one Arts & Humanities Innovation Scholarship, with a value of £6000, will be available to students looking to start this programme in 2011/2. NB The deadline for applications for the Innovation Bursary has now passed (June 2011).
How to apply
As with all of our MA and research programmes, prospective students should complete the online application form.
The co-convenors of the MA in Language & Cognition will be Professor Shalom Lappin and Dr Wilfried Meyer-Viol.
For further information, please contact Professor Shalom Lappin.