MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL at Lancaster University

Our MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL opens doors to a wide range of rewarding and intellectually stimulating careers around the world. Whether you’re looking to build on existing experience or enter the field for the first time, this programme will give you a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills - making you a competitive candidate across language-related industries. Are you passionate about language, how it is learned, and how it can be taught effectively?

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Second Language Acquisition, Foundations of Language Teaching, Language Testing and Assessment, Contemporary Research in Pedagogic Practice, Linguistics Dissertation.

Career pathways

In addition to subject-specific expertise, you’ll gain the kinds of transferable skills that are immensely valuable across sectors - including critical thinking, research design, data analysis, academic writing, communication and project management. These skills will serve you well, whether you stay in the field or branch out into other areas.

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