MA Applied Linguistics
This postgraduate programme represents a one year full-time (or part-time) advanced study of the current state of scholarship in language study and linguistics. It provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary and sub-disciplinary dimensions of linguistics, and offers students the ability to develop a critical facility in applying theoretical models and frameworks in language study.
Students take 180 credits worth of modules, including the dissertation element (60c). Students are required to take the module Approaches to language and Linguistics (15c) and the module Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (15c). Students can choose an additional 90 credits from a range of taught elective modules.
The degree equips students with a very high level of knowledge and skills in applied linguistics, critical and adaptable thinking. It is an excellent preparation for doctoral research study.
Admissions requirements
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A good honours degree (usually a 2:1) in a relevant subject
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If you are not a native English speaker, or have not completed a degree taught in English, then the following English Language requirement will apply:
IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) or TOEFL IBT: 100 (no less than 19 in any element)
For detailed information on admissions and how to apply please visit our study with us pages|.
Course structure in academic year 2013/14
AUTUMN SEMESTER
Students take TWO compulsory modules:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4204
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Approaches to Language and Linguistics
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15
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ES4142
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Grammar and Discourse
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15
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Students must choose at least ONE optional module from the following:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4180
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Text, Talk, and Corpus Analysis
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15
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ES4198
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Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
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15
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Students take ONE optional module from the following:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4178
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Psychology of Language
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15
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ES4140
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The Globalisation of English
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15
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SPRING SEMESTER
Students must choose FOUR optional modules from the following:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4203
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Business and Organisational Communication
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15
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ES4200
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Sociolinguistics of Work
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15
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ES4141
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World Englishes: East and South-East Asia
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15
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ES4153
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Teaching Language and Literature
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15
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ES4163
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Language and Gender
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15
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ES4151
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Literary Linguistics
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15
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ES4169
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Syllabus Design and Methodology 1
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15
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ES4179
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Language Testing and Assessment
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15
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ES4199
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Intercultural Communication
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15
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SUMMER
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4999
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Dissertation
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60
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TOTAL: 180 credit
Please note: This degree structure and modules may be subject to change.
More information
Detailed module information can be found by using our Online Module Catalogue|. Please search by Module name or Module code.
To get in touch with us, please contact the Admissions Office or Admissions Officer of the School of English, Benedict Lin, via email: admissions@nottingham.edu.cn|; Benedict.Lin@nottingham.edu.cn |