Overview
If you are weighing up Applied Linguistics MA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Applied Linguistics combines theory with methods training you will use in your dissertation. We currently work with 38 universities on this course across 28 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Predominantly a language teaching and assessment field, and it leads into English language teaching, materials and testing. Classroom experience alongside it is what employers ask for.
Roles graduates go into
- English language teacher or trainer
- Materials and curriculum developer
- Language assessment specialist
- Academic English tutor
- Teacher trainer
- Language technology consultant
Where they work
- Universities and language centres
- Examination boards and assessment bodies
- Publishers of language materials
- Language schools worldwide
- Language technology companies
After the course
A recognised teaching certificate such as CELTA or DELTA, and a doctorate for research and training posts.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000