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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;
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University of Wolverhampton</span></b><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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Master’s course in Language and Information Processing at the
world-renowned Research Group in Computational Lingustics (part
of the Research Institute in Information and Language
Processing).</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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Processing is aimed at students from linguistics, computational
linguistics, translation, languages, computer science and
mathematics backgrounds.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">The duration of the course is 12 months full-time
(or 2-4 years part-time) and it gives students valuable hands-on
experience through lab-based practical sessions as well as a
solid theoretical grounding via lectures.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">The modules offered in this programme focus on
different areas within language and information processing,
ranging from computational linguistics and programming to
translation tools and Cybermetrics.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">Graduates of the course will be well-placed to
continue their studies at PhD level and to access positions in
the language and information processing and related industries.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">The programme runs alongside the Erasmus Mundus
Masters in Natural Language Processing & Human Language
Technology, which starts in September.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">As the teaching on the course is based on research
carried out within the Research Institute in Information and
Language Processing (RIILP), graduates will be well-placed to
continue their academic/research careers by applying for PhD
positions within RIILP or at other leading centres for language
and information processing. This degree will also enable
graduates to access research and development positions within
the natural language processing and human language technology
industry, as well as in related areas such as translation,
software development and information and communication
technologies, depending on their specific module choices and
dissertation topic.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">Our modules teach students not only the theoretical
basis of subjects, but also transferable practical skills, such
as programming and developing/using tools for language
processing, which are necessary for working in industry as well
as for continuing in academia.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">The course will cover module topics such as: </span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">• Programming for Corpus Linguistics,</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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and Introduction to Cybermetrics.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">Students will also undertake an independent
dissertation project and other research-related modules. As well
as participating in the obligatory lectures students will have
the opportunity to take part in a vibrant research environment
and will be given the chance to become involved in various
research projects. Attendance at visiting lecturers'
seminars/internal reading groups and various other research
activities will support and enhance their studies.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">A good undergraduate degree (minimum classification
2.1) in a related subject such as computational linguistics,
linguistics, translation, languages, computer science,
mathematics and information sciences. Some experience with
linguistics or computational linguistics is desirable. For
non-native English speakers a language certificate showing a
level of IELTS 6.0 or above.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">The programme will give students the opportunity to
develop a range of postgraduate knowledge and skills. By the end
of the course, students will be expected to demonstrate a
confident understanding of theoretical issues, conceptual
analysis of some sophistication and independent thinking over a
sustained piece of work through the writing of conventional
critical essays, portfolios of analyses and research exercises,
and delivery of oral presentations. More generally, students
will develop their practical, professional and research skills,
as well as their intellectual and postgraduate generic skills,
through meeting the learning outcomes of modules.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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consolidate knowledge and skills and focus them on a specific
area of research interest. Graduates of the proposed course will
meet national and international employment needs in industries
such as translation, language technology, software development
and information and communication technologies.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">Our modules teach students not only the theoretical
basis of subjects, but also practical, transferable skills such
as programming and using tools related to language processing,
necessary for working in industry as well as in academia.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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Information and Language Processing (RIILP) staff are
underpinned by research carried out within the Computational
Linguistics and Cybermetrics groups. Both groups have built an
international reputation for research excellence, and are
committed to delivering practical (including commercial)
applications based on their research findings. All staff
teaching modules are engaged in high-quality research, as
evidenced by the latest RAE results.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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color:black">These fees are applicable for new entrants in
2013/4. Fees are for the academic year only, any subsequent
years may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with
inflation.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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discount: If you have completed an undergraduate degree at the
University of Wolverhampton, you may be eligible for a 20%
discount on the first year of a taught postgraduate programme.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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visit <b><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://courses.wlv.ac.uk/course.asp?code=WL009P34UVD">http://courses.wlv.ac.uk/course.asp?code=WL009P34UVD</a></b></span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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Information and Language Processing, please visit <b><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://courses.wlv.ac.uk/course.asp?code=WL009P34UVD">http://courses.wlv.ac.uk/course.asp?code=WL009P34UVD</a></b></span><span
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif";
color:black">If you have any enquiries, please contact <b>Stephanie
Kyle (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:StephanieKyle@wlv.ac.uk">StephanieKyle@wlv.ac.uk</a>)</b> or <b>Emma Franklin
(<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:emma.franklin@wlv.ac.uk">emma.franklin@wlv.ac.uk</a>)</b>.</span>
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