Study Details: MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Applied Linguistics is concerned with how people use and acquire language in the real world and how language is used to solve real-life problems. The development, acquisition, and learning of language and interaction in all stages of life constitute fascinating yet complex areas of study in constant innovation.
On this programme, you'll discover a range of theories and methods for the study of language development and language use in social interaction, including bilingualism and multilingualism, second language acquisition and processing, language attrition, and multimodal conversation analysis.
The programme offers two unique areas of specialisation within Applied Linguistics: Language Development, and Conversation Analysis. You will be able to choose to specialise in one of the pathways, or study both throughout the programme.
2:2 or equivalent
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This course supports your employability by fostering practical and technical skills that are highly desirable in both academia and in the current work market. Through the work conducted during the programme, which includes design and management of an independent research project, you will be equipped to exercise independent learning in your future careers. Our MA also provides excellent training for doctoral research.
Career opportunities
Semester 1
In Semester 1 you will take three modules: one core module, one or both pathway-specific modules, plus a general module (if you only take one pathway module).
Core module
Foundations of Applied Linguistics Research
Pathway-specific option modules
Conversation Analysis
First and Second Language Acquisition
General option modules
Advanced Phonetics and Phonology
Language Variation and Change
Phonetics and Phonology
Syntax
A Usage-based View of Language
Semester 2
In Semester 2 you will take three modules: one or both pathway-specific modules, plus another option module (or two, if you only take one pathway module). The options available to you may be limited by the choices you make in Semester 1.
Pathway-specific modules
Multimodality: Language and the Body
Language Development and Age
Option modules
Linguistic Approaches to Second Language Acquisition
Neurolinguistics: Language and the Brain
Phonological Development
Quantitative Methods
Talk at Work
Teaching English for Academic Purposes
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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