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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).

We received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. This recognises our outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes.

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

  • 1 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time

Start month

September

Home /international fees 2025/26

£11,325 /£17,975

What you should know about this course

  • You’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to conduct your own research project for your dissertation in Applied Linguistics, including TESOL
  • Gain a theoretical perspective on translation practices
  • Obtain an understanding of cross-linguistic variation
  • Çï¿ûÊÓƵ current issues in second language acquisition
  • Develop knowledge of current issues in TESOL, language testing and materials development.

What you will study

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About the course team

Welcome to our Master's in Applied Linguistics, which is taught from within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Your teaching comes from an experienced team of lecturers. These include academics with experience in applied linguistics and linguistics. Each member of our teaching team holds a teaching qualification.

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Entry requirements

If you are

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.

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Çï¿ûÊÓƵ accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses. If you cannot find your country on this list, please contact international@gre.ac.uk.

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Available to overseas students?

Yes

Can I use Prior Learning?

Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.

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.

Fees and funding

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Cohort Full time Part time Distance learning
Home £11,325 £1,887 per 30 credits N/A
International £17,975 £2,996 per 30 credits N/A

Accommodation costs

Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Greenwich Bursary

EU Bursary

Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

The EU bursary

Financial support

We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Funding your studies

Further costs may include (but are not limited to):

  • Resources: you may be recommended to purchase core books for your studies (estimate, £180).

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This course will be of interest to those who work or who wish to work in language-related professions, such as professional translating, the IT industry, education and language policy, language teaching, and publishing, or who wish to pursue further academic research at doctoral level. (Please note that this course is not a teacher training course. Those wishing to go on to become a teacher will need to undertake / complete the necessary specific training and study to qualify as a teacher).

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

The University's Employability and Careers Service (ECS) provides support when you are preparing to apply for jobs. Support includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the sector and who may be able to provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.

More about careers.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your personal tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre. Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Support from the department

As a School of Humanities and Social Sciences student you will become a member of the Centre for Research and Enterprise in Language (CREL). CREL organises workshops, conferences, training courses, language courses and Continuing Professional Development courses.

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