Master of Arts (Honours) - English Language (Q302)

The English language has a well-documented history of over 1,000 years. Its changes can be traced through written materials ranging from medieval manuscripts to text messages, and more recently, through recordings of spoken English.

Using techniques from modern linguistics, individuals will analyze the structure of written and spoken English and explore how the language has changed over time.

In addition to having an interest in the study of change in English, there is a strong tradition of investigating different varieties of the language, including Scots, distinct dialects of English, and international variations. Modern-day varieties of English and Scots can be studied to identify the similarities and differences between the features of English and other languages.