Master in Applied Linguistics

• A good bachelor's from a recognized university
• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
• An interview is required to consider applicants suitability

This programme is designed particularly for both graduates with teaching experience and practising language teachers and trainers who wish to build a career in modern languages and English as a foreign language. It enables students to make an effective contribution to language learning in their organisation through research, development and the application of newly acquired knowledge, and enhance career prospects in further and higher education.

The programme introduces students to research in applied languages, in particular those research activities and themes that affect the language learning environment, including second language acquisition, language testing, and communicative language teaching. Students will also explore the interface between research in language learning and the practical learning environment. They will acquire technology skills to write and use computer-aided language learning tools.

Curriculum
Modules

• Contemporary Theories in SLA
• Syntax and Semantics
• Perspectives on Translation
• Key Issues in TESOL
• Materials Development & Language Testing
• Language Variation and Language Acquisition
• Research Methods in Language Learning and Teaching
• Dissertation

Duration

1 year Full-time -November start, or 2 years part-time. Classes are held on Saturdays, 10-00 to 15.00, three or four times a month, from November to May.

Careers
Teacher of languages in schools, colleges or universities, or running a department of languages. 

WHY TO CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

• This programme is designed particularly for both graduates with teaching experience and practising language teachers and trainers who wish to build a career in modern languages and English as a foreign language.
• It enables students to make an effective contribution to language learning in their organisation through research, development and the application of newly acquired knowledge, and enhance career prospects in further and higher education.
• The programme introduces students to research in applied languages, in particular those research activities and themes that affect the language learning environment, including second language acquisition, language testing, and communicative language teaching.
• Students will also explore the interface between research in language learning and the practical learning environment, and they will acquire technology skills to write and use computer-aided language learning tools.
• On completion of the programme the successful graduate will enjoy a wide variety of opportunities available in a range of areas, such as: Teaching, Translation, Editing,Educational Management, the Media and Publishing.