Forensic Linguistics: Language in the Judicial Process 7.5 credits

About the course

Language is a central tool in the different parts of the judicial process, in legislation, crime investigation and legal proceedings. Linguistic products in written or oral form can also constitute evidence in judicial proceedings. The course provides an overview of the field of forensic linguistics and research issues in this discipline, and an individual specialization. The course is divided into three modules:

Elements of forensic linguistics (2 credits);
Current research in forensic linguistics (2 credits);
Individual specialization in forensic linguistics (3.5 credits).

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Autumn 2025
- Forensic Linguistics: Language in the Judicial Process
  
  Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  2 November 2025
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  0
  
  Other meetings
  0
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-17534
  
  Eligibility 90 ECTS in a subject within Language Sciences, Social Sciences or Behavioural Sciences, including 15 ECTS with academic progression (corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system). Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 12,075
  
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