This programme will give you a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of phonetics.
You will learn the core phonetic topics of:
You will also learn how phonetics relates to many other language-related disciplines.
The programme has a strong practical emphasis. It is designed primarily for graduates wishing to continue studying phonetics at PhD level, and for those wishing to use phonetics as a tool for investigation in related fields, including historical linguistics, phonology, developmental linguistics, psychology and speech technology.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics, psychology, computer science or a related field.
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This course is primarily as a conversion course if you are looking to do serious postgraduate work in:
You will also receive training in practical skills, for example statistics and computational techniques, which could be relevant for a variety of different fields.
You must take these courses
Introduction to Phonology and Phonetics
Phonetics and Laboratory Phonology
Speech Production and Perception
Research Ethics Training in Linguistics and English Language
Dissertation in Phonetics
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