# Linguistics

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[Norwegian version of this page](https://www.uio.no/studier/program/lingvistikk-master/index.html)

# Linguistics

Level:
:   Master

Duration:
:   2
    years

ECTS Credits:
:   120

Language is often described as the most unique part of the human mind. Here you will study linguistic structures, linguistic usage and variation, and contribute to cutting edge research across the language sciences.

- [Why choose this programme?](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/linguistics-master/why-choose)
- [Learning outcomes](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/linguistics-master/learning-outcomes)
- [Admission](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/linguistics-master/admission)
- [Programme structure](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/linguistics-master/structure)
- [Semester abroad](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/linguistics-master/abroad)
- [Career opportunities](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/linguistics-master/career)

## Questions about the programme?

[Contact us](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/linguistics-master/contact/index.html)

## Programme offered by

[Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies](http://www.hf.uio.no/iln/)