Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics - Extended

An Extended Master's helps international students get familiar with masters study through a preparation phase in the summer before the main course starts. 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.

Participating in this course gives students the opportunity to strengthen their 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 current societies. As part of their degree, students 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 students opportunities to put into practice what they have learnt in one or more of these professional areas. The Professional Practice module will provide students 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 their CV. Further strengths of this course lie in the diversity of professional contexts that are analysed, which will help students decide in which direction they want to take their career.