MRes Speech, Language and Cognition
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Information about the MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition |
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The interdisciplinary MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition is aimed at applicants whose interest in language spans more than one discipline. Building on a first degree in linguistics, speech sciences, psychology, cognitive science, or a cognate discipline, students plan their own course of study (with the guidance of an advisor), selecting from a range of courses in several different UCL departments. The degree is a stand-alone 12-month Masters, but is also excellent preparation for PhD research in a language-related field of study. Programme Director: Dr Jyrki Tuomainen |
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Structure of the Programme | More details |
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The degree has five main components:
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Assessment |
What current students say |
| The degree is largely assessed by coursework, with only the statistics component being assessed by exam. | What I really liked about the course was the opportunity to choose study modules from across the whole University - this really allowed me to pursue my research interests and develop skills for the future. |
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What do people do with an MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition |
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| A large proportion of our students go on to study for a PhD and pursue a career in academia. The MRes is excellent preparation for a PhD degree and we have been very successful at getting candidates onto funded programmes. A number of graduates have returned to clinical practice as specialised speech and language therapists, or have gone on to work as researchers. Others go on to work in other fields ranging from business to education. The skills that the MRes develops - independent research, presentation skills, statistics - are very highly sought after outside academia. |
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Funding Opportunities |
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This programme is accredited by the ESRC as part of the 1+3 studentship award. This involves funding for one year of masters study followed by a three year MPhil/PhD. The funding deadline for this year has now passed. For information on general scholarship opportunities,
please select the link below: There are also a specific funding opportunity for the MRes Speech, Language and Cognition: Centre for Human Communication Award for Students on the MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition: One award of £500 is available for the MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition on behalf of the Centre for Human Communication. Candidates holding an offer of admission to UCL for the MRes Speech, Lanuage and Communication by 1 June 2011 will be considered for this award. It is therefore strongly recommended that applications for admission to UCL are submitted as early as possible, and certainly no later than six weeks before the 1 June 2011 scholarship deadline. Please note that this scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with other funding.
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Applying for the MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition |
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Eligibility: Applicants for a UCL graduate programme are normally expected to hold at least a 2.1 in a UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). Overseas applicant also need to provide evidence of proficiency in English. Applications must be submitted on the standard UCL Graduate Application Form with the required documentation. Applications are ongoing throughout the year but we are unable to accept online applications after 5th August. Postal applications may be accepted after this date, if applying after this date please contact Pete Buchanan for more information. Scholarship applications will be advertised separately and have their own deadline. |
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