The MA in Linguistics offers advanced postgraduate training across contemporary linguistic theory and empirical analysis. The programme runs over four semesters and is taught primarily in Greek.
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The MA in Linguistics provides advanced training across the breadth of contemporary linguistic theory and analysis, including (indicatively) phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics and communication, language acquisition, dialectology, corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, second language acquisition and teaching, educational linguistics, lexicography, and related areas. Students may combine courses thematically (e.g., core theoretical linguistics; phonetics and speech science; pragmatics and communication; language acquisition; Indo-European linguistics), depending on their interests.
Core training includes: Research Methods in Linguistics (compulsory)
Further compulsory/core options covering key subfields (e.g., phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), alongside a broad set of electives.
The MA in Linguistics welcomes applicants holding a BA degree (or equivalent) from recognised universities in Greece or abroad who seek high-level postgraduate specialisation in Linguistics.
The programme is taught primarily in Greek (for more information, see Admissions).
The programme provides research training in general linguistics and covers a broad spectrum of theoretical approaches, with sustained attention to both linguistic structure and language use. Methodological training includes (among others) fieldwork, experimental techniques (including psycholinguistic research), and corpus-based approaches.
Students are encouraged to pursue empirically grounded research with a strong theoretical foundation, with particular emphasis on Greek -an advantage that is rarely matched outside Greece.
The programme is supported by departmental research infrastructure, including laboratories that support both teaching and research activities.
Laboratory of Phonetics and Computational Linguistics
The lab supports research and teaching in areas including speech perception and production; phonetics and phonology of Standard Modern Greek and its dialects; L2 pronunciation; acoustics of atypical speech; computational morphology; statistical NLP; text mining and information retrieval; and computer-assisted language learning.
The lab infrastructure includes (indicatively) a computer network with specialised software for acoustic analysis and experimentation (e.g., Praat, Matlab, R, SPSS) and recording
Laboratory of Psycholinguistics–Neurolinguistics
The Laboratory of Psycholinguistics–Neurolinguistics supports research and teaching in the study of language processing, language development and impairment, and experimental approaches to language. It contributes to the programme’s research environment through methodological training and ongoing academic activity. For detailed information see https://psychoneurolinglab.phil.uoa.gr/
The MA organises research seminars (e-seminars and in-person seminars) for postgraduate students.
The e-seminars are held online via Webex on Thursdays at 18:30. The link to each talk, together with the abstract, will be posted one week in advance.
The in-person seminars take place on Wednesdays at 12:00 at the Laboratory of Phonetics & Computational Linguistics, Faculty of Philosophy, Room 622.
Graduates are oriented towards doctoral study and/or careers in the public or private sector in areas such as lexicography and language technology and are encouraged to engage with research networks in Greece and abroad.
Tuition fees: The MA in Linguistics has no tuition fees.
NKUA participates in Erasmus+ and the CIVIS alliance. For general mobility information and incoming student guidance, consult the official Faculty of Philology pages:
