MSc Applied Linguistics

at University of Glasgow

Semester One

In Semester One, You Will Take One Core Course (Which Spreads Over Both Semesters) And Two Optional Courses.
 

Core Course

• English Language And Linguistics - Research Training
   

Semester Two

In Semester Two, You Will Take One Further Core Course And Two Optional Courses.
 

Core Course

• Applying Linguistics In Social And Professional Life
• Dissertation
• Applied Linguistics Dissertation
   

Optional Courses

Students Will Take Four Optional Courses Over The Two Semesters.
 

We Would Advise Students With An Interest In Educational Applications To Choose At Least Two Courses From The Following Selection:

• Language And The Global Campus: Linguistic Issues In The Internationalisation Of Higher Education
• Social And Individual Variables In Language Learning And Teaching
• Systemic Functional Linguistics And Its Applications
   

We Would Advise Students With An Interest In Social Applications To Choose At Least Two Courses From The Following Selection:

• Forensic Linguistics
• Critical Approaches To Language And Communication
• Systemic Functional Linguistics And Its Applications
• Multilingualism: Individuals, Institutions And Society
   

Remaining Options Can Be Taken From The Courses Listed Above Or From Among The 20-Credit Courses Listed Under The Ell And Tesol Pathways, Subject To Availability And Capacity.
 

Optional Courses That Would Be Particularly Relevant To The Applied Linguistics Programme Include:

• Corpus Linguistics (Pgt)
• Experimental Design And Data Analysis
• Methods In Written Text Analysis
• Approaches To Scots In Speech And Text
   

With The Convenor’S Permission, You May Also Take Optional Courses From Elsewhere In The College Of Arts And Beyond.

The entry requirement for this postgraduate taught programme is a 2.1 Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification in English Language, Linguistics, Education or another relevant subject. Suitable practical experience will be considered as an alternative on an individual basis.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• overall 7.0; two subtests no less than 6.5 and two subtests no less than 7.0
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 95 with minimum R 23, L 23, S 22, W 24.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 60 in all subtests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 180 overall, no subtest less than 176

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification
 

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.
   

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £23520

Graduates in Applied Linguistics have a wide range of career options available to them in careers where language and communication skills are valued and developed. The degree is especially suitable for those wishing to develop their careers in teaching, communications or administration, and to enhance their prospects at home and internationally.
 

You will also be well qualified to study for a PhD in Applied Linguistics or Linguistics more generally.