Develop your understanding of the key concepts in applied linguistics and build academic and professional skills perfect for a range of language-related careers, including TESOL.
Our MA in Applied Linguistics is designed to engage students in a wide range of topics and perspectives relevant to the field of linguistics. We explore areas relevant to professional translation, the IT industry, education and language policy, language teaching, and publishing, all of which build your professional skills alongside theoretical understanding.
This course gives you the chance to gain advanced knowledge of different approaches to contemporary linguistic issues and a greater understanding of the mechanisms underlying all human language. With the dissertation, you will carry out a sustained piece of independent research on a relevant topic of your choice. By choosing a TESOL-related research topic, you would be eligible to be awarded the MA Applied Linguistics (TESOL).
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in the seminar sessions, as well as one-to-one sessions with dissertation supervisors or module tutors during their office hours or upon request. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm.
Class sizes
Lectures usually are attended by larger groups and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You will also be invited to various activities arranged by the Centre for Research and Enterprise in Language (CREL).
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by a variety of assessment methods, including essays, reports, problem sets, research posters and a dissertation.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
Academic year: September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
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