MA Applied Linguistics at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

Explore how language shapes communication, identity, and society with a Master's in Applied Linguistics. This MA offers an exciting opportunity to explore how language naturally functions and how it influences how we communicate with each other. This postgraduate degree will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to analyse and apply language effectively across diverse contexts, giving you the professional skillset and confidence to succeed upon graduation.

Department: Language and Linguistics | Duration: 1 year (Full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Analyse how language operates across social, educational, and professional contexts. Apply linguistic theory to real-world communication and cultural understanding. Core modules include From Rules to Real Uses: Analysing Language, Researching Contemporary Issues in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Research Project in Applied Linguistics/TESOL: Part 1, Applying Linguistics in Different Contexts, Research Project in Applied Linguistics/TESOL: Part 2, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

Graduates of this course will be able to pursue careers in a variety of industries, including advertising, media, publishing, education, translation and language consultancy for a variety of professional fields. Others may use this as a way to start their own business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a relevant Honours degree at 2:2 or above. If English is not the first language an IELTS overall score of 6.0 is required, with no element below 5.5. If your English is not quite at this level, our Pre-sessional programme is available to bring your English up to the level you need. There are some exceptions and if the IELTS requirement differs it will be specified on the course page. We recognise that some applicants may not meet these standard requirements, yet may be desirable candidates with other and appropriate skills and knowledge. In this case they may be offered the opportunity to complete an orientation module or a portfolio to demonstrate their ability to work at level 7. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview. The University accepts non-UK qualifications equivalent to those outlined above and confirmed through NARIC. For IELTS and other English Language requirements, please visit our dedicated IELTS web page.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (Full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://studentrecords.canterbury.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=D09PFCLANG001&code2=0002

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