MA Applied Linguistics at University of Reading

Programme overview

MA Applied Linguistics suits graduates who wish to develop careers in language-related industries including publishing, media, teaching and translation. It is taught in a department with 60 years of experience in the field.

Department: Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September or February | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Foundations of Language Study, Principles of Applied Linguistics, Research Design Methods, Sociolinguistics and a dissertation. Options include Second Language Learning Principles, Approaches to Discourse Analysis, Child Language Development, Intercultural Communication, Corpus Linguistics, Language Testing Principles and Neuroscience of Language.

Career pathways

University research, teaching and leadership; testing and assessment; roles in language teaching institutions; publishing and marketing; public relations; translation and interpreting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a first or second class undergraduate honours degree with at least 57% in modules related to linguistics or English language, or equivalent from a university outside the UK in a subject related to education, English, languages or linguistics. Those with other qualifications and relevant work experience may also be considered. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,450 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

Intake: September or February entry

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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