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MA Applied Linguistics

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

MA Applied Linguistics is a postgraduate Linguistics course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,700 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Linguistics · £18,700 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - 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 - Explore current issues in second language acquisition - Develop knowledge of current issues in TESOL, language testing and materials development. School: Humanities and Social Sciences Location: Greenwich Campus Duration: 1 year full-time 2 years part-time Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £18,700; part-time £3,117 per 30 credits. Careers (from the course page): This course is 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 programme has a TESOL endorsement for dissertations which consider topics related to TESOL. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

  • Research Methods (30 credits)
  • Dissertation (TESOL SLLT)(60 credits) (60 credits)
  • Contemporary Theories in SLA (15 credits)
  • Key Issues in TESOL (15 credits)
  • Materials Development & Language Testing (15 credits)
  • Language variation and acquisition (15 credits)
  • Syntax and Semantics (15 credits)
  • Perspectives on translation (15 credits)

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA Applied Linguistics at University of Greenwich?

MA Applied Linguistics takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MA Applied Linguistics at University of Greenwich cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,700 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA Applied Linguistics start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA Applied Linguistics?

It is a postgraduate course in Linguistics.

What will I study on MA Applied Linguistics?

Modules include Research Methods (30 credits), Dissertation (TESOL SLLT)(60 credits) (60 credits), Contemporary Theories in SLA (15 credits), Key Issues in TESOL (15 credits), Materials Development & Language Testing (15 credits) and Language variation and acquisition (15 credits).