Master Programme in Language Technology

Aim

The Master Programme in Language Technology provides advanced training in both theoretical computational linguistics and language technology applications. Its aim is to prepare the students for a career in language technology research or development. It focuses on methods of formal analysis and modeling of linguistic phenomena that can form the basis of language technology systems. This concept covers automatic systems which process linguistic (spoken and/or written) input and/or output with a sensitivity to linguistic structure and content.

Layout

The first semester (Late August to January) of the two-year programme provides a basis for further studies. It consists of courses in linguistics for students with a computer science background and courses in computer science for those with a background in a linguistics-oriented subject. The first semester also includes a research-oriented overview of language technology for all master students. The second semester (late January to early June) courses provide further depth in two key language technology areas, namely, speech technology and statistical methods. It also gives an overview of research and development in the language technology field, and includes a project course for the more independent specialization. The third semester continues with courses on linguistic resources and machine learning). Half of its space is allotted to elective courses. The fourth and final semester is dedicated to work on a Master's thesis.

Courses

A syllabus is found [here].

Degree

The programme leads to a Degree of Master of Arts (Two Years), with Language Technology as the main field of study.

Requirements for admission

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish degree of at least 180 credits (i.e. three years of full-time studies), and at least 60 credits in language technology or Computational Linguistics or at least 60 credits in Computer Science or at least 60 credits in Linguistics or a language subject along with 15 credits in programming and 7.5 credits in logic or discrete mathematics. Knowledge of English equivalent to that required for general admission to the Swedish higher education at undergraduate level.

Application

Applications are normally made through the Swedish national website for online applications: www.studera.nu. Last date for applying for the autumn semester 2010 is April 15.