MA by Research Applied Linguistics at Swansea University

Programme overview

MA by Research in Applied Linguistics: a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) research project led by the student's own interests without committing to a full PhD, supervised by two academics in the Language Research Centre.

Faculty: School of Culture and Communication | Department: English Language, TESOL and Applied Linguistics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Projects concern areas such as computer-assisted language learning, cognitive psychology of language, discourse analysis, lexical studies, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics and vocabulary learning. Supervision includes fortnightly meetings in the first term, with required skills training and presentations at departmental seminars, the annual postgraduate symposium in June and the School postgraduate conference.

Career pathways

Preparation for doctoral work and for careers in English language teaching, or outside academia in media, publishing or government bodies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in a related subject, or relevant work experience. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or a Swansea-recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions also take into account the research proposal, interview performance (if required), competition for places and relevant professional experience. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,950 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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