Applied Linguistics (MA)

at Cardiff University

The programme is offered in full-time mode over one academic year. You will need to complete 180 credits (120 credits in taught modules and 60 credits in the dissertation).
 

The programme consists of two stages: a taught stage and a dissertation stage. The taught stage is split into two semesters, Autumn and Spring, which run from September to January and January to June, respectively. The dissertation stage runs from June until September. The dissertation can only be undertaken on successful completion of the taught element of the course. Each stage is weighted at 50% of the overall mark, which means that dissertation credits are double-weighted with respect to taught credits.
 

In the taught stage, you will take three core modules and will choose three further modules from a pool of options. Your choice must include at least one of these two modules: (1) Language Learning: Theory and Practice; (2) Critical Approaches to Discourse.
 

Your core modules complement the optional modules which form the bulk of the programme and provide a vital foundation for later dissertation-writing. 
 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/23 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

This is a one-year, full-time programme. It consists of three core modules, one primary optional module, two optional modules and a dissertation. The modules are taken over the two taught semesters; the dissertation is taken during the summer. You are advised to discuss your choices with the Programme Convenor and / or Personal Tutor.

Academic requirements: 

Typically, you will need to have either: 

• a 2:1 honours degree in a language-related discipline, or an equivalent international degree  
• a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification 
• or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference from your employer to confirm that you currently work in an area relevant to the programme. This should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
   

English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in all other subskills. 
 

Other essential requirements:

You will also need to provide:

• two Academic references, on headed paper, signed and stamped
• a copy of your undergraduate degree certificate and transcript of module results.
   

Application deadline:

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. 
 

Selection process: 

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £8950
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £19,700
Deposit-£1,000
 

This programme offers preparation for careers where Applied Linguistics is used in real-life practical applications, to influence or persuade, inform or educate. Graduates frequently pursue careers in a range of closely related spheres from speech and language therapy to teaching while others choose to use their developed evaluative, communication and reasoning expertise in broader fields including the civil service, publishing or local government.
 

86% of postgraduates from the School of English, Communication and Philosophy were in employment or further studies within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016/17).
 

Placements
 

The Research Experience module offers the opportunity to work with a member of staff on an ongoing, authentic research task within part of a larger research study. This is a distinctive form of study and offers the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and to reflect systematically on that experience. Findings from the Research Experience module can feed directly into ongoing work in the Centre for Language and Communication Research. This module is core.
 

There are no study abroad opportunities associated with this programme.