Linguistics and Sociology University of Malta

Overview

Linguistics

During the Linguistics and Sociology course offered by University of Malta they will provide you with knowledge on the multifaceted qualities of linguistics, ranging from sociolonguistics, psycholinguistics and Maltese sign language, to applied linguistics, Python programming, Stylistics and the tripartite influence of discourse, ideology and power. 

They also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme, as they believe that a multicultural and diversified international experience will deliver a more holistic and beneficial academic journey.

In the undergraduate course in Sociology, they will provide you with an academic lens on the study of human behaviour and its causal and contingent relationship with social life in its versatile facets. By studying sociology, you will become knowledgeable on the cohesive and important structures of society and its organisations. 

You will have a heightened and refined awareness on topics ranging from economic and environmental sociology, to sociology of sport, law and religion. They will also encourage you to participate in an Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diverse academic journey.

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.

Careers

As a graduate of this course you will be employable, both locally and foreign, as a linguist, lexicographer, technical writer, forensic linguist, accent coach, translator, copywriter, interpreter, editor, language therapist and as a computational linguist. 

If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering an academic profession, then they encourage you to pursue on of the postgraduate local programmes.