London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Applied Linguistics and Communication in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,496.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MA in Applied Linguistics and Communication is led by renowned experts in multilingual and multicultural studies. With roots dating back to 1965, Birkbeck's applied linguistics program stands among the world's most established departments. External reviews have consistently praised our program for its exceptional teaching standards and professional excellence. This distinctive course offers students unparalleled professional training and guidance while encouraging them to pursue individual research interests and cultivate independent analytical skills.
Core curriculum components provide training in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, enabling students to conduct original investigations into language phenomena through comprehensive literature reviews or dissertations. The program covers key areas including language acquisition, intercultural studies, teaching methodologies, linguistic assessment, language disorders, policy development, and identity studies. Students can further tailor their studies through a selection of specialized elective modules.
Program Start: October 2024
Duration: 12 months
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Usually a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject and/or professional training and expertise.
A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may be requested, to support your application.
You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
TOEFL: IBT - Standard requirement: 79 (reading: 18, writing: 23, listening: 19, speaking: 19)
A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may be requested, to support your application.
You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
TOEFL: IBT - Standard requirement: 79 (reading: 18, writing: 23, listening: 19, speaking: 19)
Tuition
GBP
19,830