MA Applied Linguistics
Course Details
Course Subject
MA Applied Linguistics
Total Credit
180
Qualification
Postgraduate Taught
Awarding Body
Canterbury Christ Church University
Academic Level
Level 7
Course Location
Canterbury
Course Duration
1 Year
Course Fees
£ 15500 Yearly
MOI
Not Accepted
OIETC
Accepted
Intakes
September
Work Placement
No
About The Course
About The Course
An MA in Applied Linguistics is the best way to develop a deeper understanding of the many ways in which languages work and the many different fields to which the practical study of languages can be applied. Although the programme focuses on the English language, its theoretical and practical insights can be equally applied to other languages.
Why Study Applied Linguistics at CCCU?
Participating in this course gives you the opportunity to strengthen your theoretical knowledge of all the formal aspects of the English language, while at the same time exploring how pervasive and powerful language use is in our societies. As part of your degree, you will see how language is used and researched in a variety of professional contexts; media, advertising, education, translation, healthcare and the law being some examples. The practical component of the degree will give you opportunities to put into practice what you have learnt in one or more of these professional areas.
Our Professional Practice module will provide you with workplace experience to demonstrate how Applied Linguistics theory, knowledge and research can be applied to understanding institutional and work-related settings (e.g. business, social services, health, and law & policing) and thus enhance your CV.
Further strengths of this course lie in the diversity of professional contexts that are analysed, which will help you decide in which direction you want to take your career.
You will:
- develop a sophisticated and systematic breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of linguistics in terms of language system and language use and its applications in applied linguistics;
- gain a systematic and critical understanding of relevant applied linguistics knowledge and theory in terms of language acquisition, communication and the social-cultural dimensions of language, as well as their applications in applied linguistics;
- apply a range of relevant knowledge and theory in applied linguistics to a workplace setting in terms of professional practice;
- evaluate, apply and critique a range of appropriate and ethically-considered methodologies for applied linguistics research, evaluation and evidence-based practice, demonstrating ability to argue for alternative and creative approaches;
- carry out a sustained piece of ethical empirical research which successfully applies linguistics knowledge and theory, data collection and analysis, which in so doing develops you as a researcher;
- become autonomous, independent and innovative in scholarship, demonstrating ability to deploy a range of learning resources for research and self-critical writing, take responsibility for personal professional development and engage in academic and professional communication with others.
English Requirement
General Requirement
Academic requirements:
Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce (Honours) awarded after 4 years of study at a good institution with a final grade of at least 60% or a GPA of 2.5/4.0
Bachelor degree (Professional subjects) awarded after at least 4 years of study at a good institution with a final grade of at least 60% or a GPA of 2.5/4.0
English requirements:
-IELTS – minimum of 6.5
-IELTS Writing – minimum of 6.0
-IELTS in all other bands – minimum of 5.5.
Please check with our Admissions Team for your specific English requirements as some courses many differ.