Universities United Kingdom University of Nottingham Courses Applied Linguistics MA

Applied Linguistics MA
at University of Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 21,000
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Duration12 Months
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Program Overview

Working alongside our expert staff, you will investigate how English language is applied in real-life contexts. You will have the option of studying modules in sociolinguistics, psychology of language, discourse analysis, stylistics, first and second language acquisition, and teaching English as a foreign language.

We will introduce the key ideas and concepts in applied linguistics, training you in relevant research methods including quantitative and qualitative approaches. You will also have access to training, software and resources for conducting corpus-assisted studies of language in use.

The key features of this course include:

A theoretical grounding in, and practical experience of, varied research methodologies
Teaching informed by active research
Flexibility in course content through optional modules. Areas include: sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, literary linguistics, psycholinguistics, English language teaching

Course Content
Modules

Core modules

During the autumn term, you will take the following 20-credit compulsory module:
- Advanced Research Methods in Applied Linguistics: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Optional modules

You choose five 20-credit optional modules from the below list:
- Consciousness in Fiction
- Psychology of Language
- Second Language Acquisition
- English Vocabulary: Teaching and Learning
- Business and Organisational Communication
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Cognition and Literature
- Intercultural Communication
- Sociolinguistics of Work
- Research Methods: Corpus Linguistics
- Language Teaching: Speaking and Listening
- Dramatic Discourse
Entry Requirement
International and EU equivalents

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

IELTS

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Applied Linguistics MA may vary from £21,000 to £38,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.
Career Prospect
This course will develop a range of transferable skills, including:
- written and oral communication skills
- presentation and time management skills
- data collection and analysis
- research design skills
Our graduates enter a varied range of careers, including:
- English language teaching
- working in Higher Education
- marketing/PR/journalism
- business and finance
- the charity sector
- local and national government
- going on to do PhD study

Cost Of Studying At University of Nottingham

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Applied Linguistics MA at University of Nottingham