Corpus Linguistics (Online) PgCert

Lancaster University

Lancaster University is one of the best places in the world to study Corpus Linguistics, with a full range of postgraduate qualifications to choose from. Our researchers are internationally recognised for their work in applying corpus approaches to the real world, from misinformation and social media discourse to education and public health communication, as well as the development and evaluation of GenAI tools.Our team are committed, passionate and expert teachers. You will find they are readily accessible to our students and quick to share their expert insights.This Postgraduate Certificate puts all of this expertise within your reach, wherever you are in the world. You’ll receive regular personalised feedback and take part in interactive online teaching that keeps you engaged and supported. From online seminars to group discussions and collaborative activities, the experience at Lancaster is rich, flexible, and designed with your success in mind.Taking two modules over one year, this programme offers a flexible way to develop advanced skills in linguistic data analysis without committing to a full master’s.The course is designed for those from varied academic and professional backgrounds. You don’t need prior experience in linguistics or programming - just curiosity and a desire to explore how language works.Whether you’re an educator, researcher, analyst, or just curious about language, this online course provides the tools and techniques you need to investigate language patterns and real-world discourse using large-scale data.

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