Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
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Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
22,600
(c. USD26,096.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics provides students with comprehensive training in contemporary research methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and analytical approaches within core linguistic disciplines. This program fosters practical application of these skills to diverse language-related domains including computational linguistics, translation studies, language pedagogy, psycholinguistics, language policy, and legal linguistics.
While not concentrating on any particular language, the MA program examines linguistic phenomena through cross-linguistic perspectives.
DURATION: 1 Year
NEXT INTAKE: September 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
No prior knowledge of Linguistics is required for admission to the MA programme The MA is an ab initio degree applicants who have already completed a BA in Linguistics are not eliglbe to apply
Competence in a language other than English is not required but useful
Applicants must have a BA or equivalent having normally reached a 2H1 or better Applications with a 2H2 average are considered on a casebycase basis
All students must normally supply references from two academic referees who are able to provide details about the applicants academic abilities and motivations Work references are accepted on a casebycase basis
Students whose first language is not English and who did not complete their prior education through English or Irish must take an IELTS test to provide proof of their English language skills Students are expected to reach a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.5 particularly in writing and speaking
Students who fall a bit short 05 in one band of the required scores may consider attending a a 10 week and 7 week course in the Applied Language Center prior to the start of the MA programme1
1 Students joining the 10 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 with no component below 5.0 or equivalent Students joining the 7 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 6.0 with no component below 5.5
Documents to be submitted
Cover Letter
CV
Two academic references
Transcript English translation showing final grade
IELTS test results for non native speakers
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Competence in a language other than English is not required but useful
Applicants must have a BA or equivalent having normally reached a 2H1 or better Applications with a 2H2 average are considered on a casebycase basis
All students must normally supply references from two academic referees who are able to provide details about the applicants academic abilities and motivations Work references are accepted on a casebycase basis
Students whose first language is not English and who did not complete their prior education through English or Irish must take an IELTS test to provide proof of their English language skills Students are expected to reach a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.5 particularly in writing and speaking
Students who fall a bit short 05 in one band of the required scores may consider attending a a 10 week and 7 week course in the Applied Language Center prior to the start of the MA programme1
1 Students joining the 10 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 with no component below 5.0 or equivalent Students joining the 7 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 6.0 with no component below 5.5
Documents to be submitted
Cover Letter
CV
Two academic references
Transcript English translation showing final grade
IELTS test results for non native speakers
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
22,600