MA Linguistics & Applied Linguistics

at University College Dublin

This programme provides a flexible learning environment in that it encourages students to identify and pursue their own research interests in relation to language through a wide range of option modules, while at the same time acquiring in-depth subject knowledge and competency as well as indispensable transferrable skills. These skills are acquired through module-based learning and significantly enhanced through work on a substantial independent research project, the minor MA thesis, during semester three.
 

Stage 1 - Core
 

• Phonology

  LING40050

• Sociolinguistics

  LING40090

• Syntax

  LING40110

• Corpus Linguistics

  LING40320

• Research Skills 2

  LING40360

• Research Skills 1

  LING40370
   

  Stage 1 - Option
   

• Human Language Technologies

  COMP40020

• The English Language for TESOL

  LANG40590

• Linguistic Landscaping

  LING30180

• Minority Languages

  LING40220

• MA Thesis

  LING40240

• Grad Language Impairment

  LING40250

• Global English

  LING40260

• Meaning

  LING40300

• Intercultural Communication

  LING40330

• Translation AL

  LING40350

• MA Internships

  LING40380

• MA research papers

  LING40390

• Intro to Applied Linguistics

  LING40430

• The Psychology of Language

  PSY20060

• Behavioural Neuroscience

  PSY30050

• No prior knowledge of Linguistics is required for admission to the MA programme. The MA is an ab initio degree, applicants who have already completed a BA in Linguistics are not eliglbe to apply.

• Competence in a language other than English is not required but useful.

• Applicants must have a BA or equivalent, having normally reached a 2H1 or better. Applications with a 2H2 average are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• All students must normally supply references from two academic referees who are able to provide details about the applicant’s academic abilities and motivations. Work references are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

• Students whose first language is not English and who did not complete their prior education through English (or Irish) must take an IELTS test to provide proof of their English language skills. Students are expected to reach a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.5 (particularly in writing and speaking).

• Students who fall a bit short (0.5 in one band) of the required scores may consider attending a a 10 week and 7 week course in the Applied Language Center prior to the start of the MA programme.[1]
  
  
  [1] Students joining the 10 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 with no component below 5.0 (or equivalent). Students joining the 7 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 6.0 with no component below 5.5.
   

Documents to be submitted:

• Cover Letter

• CV

• Two academic references

• Transcript (English translation) showing final grade

• IELTS test results (for non- native speakers)

MA Linguistics & Applied Linguistics (Z360) Full Time

EU          fee per year - € 8240
nonEU    fee per year - € 20500

***Fees are subject to change

Linguistics interfaces with a range of areas. It can lead to careers in:
 

• language teaching

• data mining

• localisation

• computer science

• cognitive science

• education

• speech and language therapy

• speech processing

• artificial intelligence

• publishing  and media