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Applied Linguistics (MA) – (M.A.)
University of Nottingham
English Studies
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,690 ≈ € 12,762 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Nottingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Nottingham
Course Content
The MA in Applied Linguistics explores the role of language in human affairs using a variety of approaches, ranging from discourse analysis to corpus linguistics. With a particular focus on research methodology, this programme offers an opportunity for investigating language and communication from an interdisciplinary angle.
You will be taught using the latest advances in teaching methods and electronic resources, as well as small-group and individual tuition.
Full details about the content of the MA in Applied Linguistics is available on the School of English Studies website.
Course Structure
This course can be taken over 1 year, full-time (September to September) and part-time over 2 to 3 years.
Many of the modules on this course are optional but you need to take 120 credits´ worth of modules before completing the dissertation.
Most taught modules are assessed by written work of around 3,000 words or equivalent (for a 15-credit module).
Tutors provide feedback on practice exercises as preparation, and will give detailed comments on assignments. The objective is to provide you with the confidence to work as professional academics, at ease with the conventions of the discipline, and ready to tackle any area of research in applied linguistics.
In the early stages of your dissertation, your supervisor will read through and comment on draft work. The dissertation itself comprises a piece of your own research, assessed by written work of 12,000-15,000 words.
This MA is also available as a web-based distance learning course.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry requirements:2.1(Upper 2nd class hons degree from British University or international equivalent)Including:Relevant linguistic and /or literary studiesOther requirements:Transcripts are requiredIELTS:6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)TOEFL paper based:573 with 4.5 in TWETOEFL computer based:230 with 4.5 in TWE TOEFL IBT:88 (no less than 19 in any element)
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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