MA Applied Linguistics at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Do you want a solid foundation in linguistics and the freedom to explore your passions? Develop your expertise in the areas of language study that interest you the most. Embark on your journey as a language professional, or gain the skills to enhance your current career.

Department: English Language and Linguistics | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discourse Culture and Intercultural Communication, Psychology of Language, Sociolinguistics, Bilingualism and Multilingualism in the TESOL classroom, Business Discourse and Communication, Corpus Assisted Language Learning, Language and New Media.

Career pathways

By studying a postgraduate degree in the Department of Linguistics and Communication at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include strong written and verbal communication, organisation skills, time management and analysing information.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, English Language or another relevant subject. You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, English Language or another relevant subject (e.g. Translation Studies, TEFL/TESL/TESOL, English Literature, Communication Studies). English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,070 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026

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

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=CAL159

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