Language Acquisition and Development MSc

Bangor University’s MSc in Language Acquisition and Development will develop your understanding of how language is acquired in childhood and how it changes as we age. You will gain the theoretical and practical skills to examine language development in children and adults, including in multilingual people and those with acquired and developmental conditions, such as dementia or Down syndrome. The course includes case studies from a range of languages and welcomes students from the UK and across the world. The programme will make you highly employable in a range of sectors in the UK and internationally, including: education, health and social care, community and charity work, academia. You will have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities and the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research, for example by joining Bangor’s Child Bilingualism Lab, whose research has made a positive difference to many people’s lives. Examples of recent research include: The first study of bilingualism in individuals with Down syndrome in the UK The first study of bilingualism in individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism in the world In addition to our strong research culture, smaller class sizes and a strong community mean that you can receive greater support. You build up close working relationships with leading experts in the field in order to develop your own innovative research.

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

International students: £22,500 per year

UK students: £10,500 per year

UK/Home: £10,500 per year

International: £22,500 per year

September

• Bangor, United Kingdom