MA Applied Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

MA Applied Linguistics is a versatile and interdisciplinary programme, which aims to provide you with a solid understanding of the basis of language and linguistics. It is delivered by a team of tutors with internationally recognised academic expertise in a range of specialist areas. You will have the opportunity to build your own bespoke masters degree to reflect your interests in the further study of applied linguistics and create a truly individualised experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of English | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; Full-time students can begin studying in January or September; Part-time students start in September only | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As you progress through the course, you will deepen your understanding of how language functions across a variety of real-world contexts, from education and media to professional and intercultural communication. The flexible structure of the programme allows you to pursue specialist interests while also gaining a comprehensive foundation in applied linguistics. Modules core: Independent Project, Sound, Structure and Meaning, Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis and Corpus Linguistics, Sociolinguistics And Pragmatics; options: Teaching English to Young Learners, Learning and Teaching Vocabulary, Language and The Law, Language, Culture and Communication, Language in a Globalised World, Teaching English for Academic Purposes.

Career pathways

Each module on our MA Applied Linguistics is designed with professional practice in mind. As such, you will develop and be assessed in both transferable technical and soft skills, which will enhance your employability upon graduation.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally have at least a lower second-class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in TESOL, Linguistics, English Language, English, Education or a related/compatible subject or combination of subjects. Candidates with a lower classification of degree or degrees from unrelated disciplines are, however, encouraged to apply and will be considered on their merits, as will people with non-traditional qualifications. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; Full-time students can begin studying in January or September;

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/ma-applied-linguistics#how-to-apply

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities