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Applied Linguistics at University of Sheffield - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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27Nov
University of Sheffield - Postgraduate Online Open Day
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Course summary

Share your love of language with some of the most enthusiastic experts in the world. Whether your interest in language and language teaching is professional or academic, this MA provides you with advanced training in the theory and techniques of applied linguistics. Course description This course provides essential academic and professional training in the systematic study of language education, language learning and language teaching. The degree is ideal for:

  • experienced language teachers and language-related professionals wishing to further develop their careers by deepening their knowledge and skills in applied language research
  • scholars interested in applied language and linguistic research
  • those looking to develop their knowledge and skills at an advanced level before progressing to doctoral research
Taught by our leading experts in applied linguistics, you'll also learn from our academics who have expertise in related disciplines including sociolinguistics, critical discourse analysis and corpus linguistics, and in the field of TESOL. We have particular expertise in academic writing, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), materials design and testing. As part of this degree you have the option to take our TESOL-specialist pathway, focusing on various aspects of the theory and practice of language teaching. By selecting from the modules listed in the MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL pathway tab below, you'll be awarded an MA in Applied Linguistics with TESOL. The MA in Applied Linguistics is one of three linguistics MAs offered in the School of English.
  • If you aspire to a career in TESOL or are looking for British Council-accredited teacher training in authentic TESOL classrooms, alongside rigorous, theory-driven training in how to teach language skills and systems then you may be interested in our MA TESOL course
  • If you're seeking to deepen your knowledge of language and linguistic theory and looking for rigorous training in linguistic research applicable to a range of fields including social, historical, theoretical, and literary linguistics, then you may be interested in our MA Language and Linguistics
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

How to apply

International applicants

English language requirements: IELTS 7 (with 6.5 in each component) or University equivalent

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in English or a related subject. Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £10300* Year 1
Northern Ireland £10300* Year 1
Scotland £10300* Year 1
Wales £10300* Year 1
EU £22000* Year 1
International £22000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use our fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.
Applied Linguistics at University of Sheffield - UCAS