MA Multilingualism, Linguistics & Education
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
Request info
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
Request info
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Request info
Introduction
MA Multilingualism, Linguistics & Education
The MA Multilingualism, Linguistics and Education is an applied linguistics programme with an emphasis on both linguistic and cultural diversity, which provides a solid understanding of key theoretical and practical issues in multilingual and intercultural educational settings.
Why study MA Multilingualism, Linguistics and Education at Goldsmiths?
- You learn how the English language and other languages are structured and used in a range of cultural settings, and how to support the literacy and learning development of students from multilingual backgrounds. The course offers critical engagement with theory, policy and practice, and students benefit from intellectual debates in the disciplines of both education and linguistics.
- Whether youre a manager, teacher, researcher, or in another profession related to language and education, this degree will help you develop and add value to your professional life.
- You'llgain experience in language teaching, either as an additional or second foreign language, and achieve a wider theoretical knowledge baseby exploringtopics such as intercultural communication, English language teaching, teaching languages from a multilingual perspective, and race, ethnicity and cultural diversity in education.
- You'll be eligible to apply for one of three international exchange places at our partner institution, the Federal University of Bahia (Salvador, Brazil). This will not require paying additional tuition fees, and if successful you will receive a grant for living expenses while in Salvador, provided by Erasmus+ and the UK National Agency.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory modules
- English in a Multilingual World or
- Language in its Sociocultural Context
And one of these compulsory modules:
- Biculturalism and Bilingualism in Education or
- Teaching Languages in Multilingual Contexts
In addition to the two compulsory modules, you must choose two option modules.
One of the following modules from the Department of English and Creative Writing:
- Intercultural Discourse & Communication
- Core Issues in English Language & Linguistics
- Language & Ideology in Written Discourse
- English as a Lingua Franca and Language Teaching
And one of the following modules from the Department of Educational Studies:
- Childrens Literature, Culture and Diversity
- Race, Culture and Education
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Teaching (especially language teaching or teaching in multilingual environments), administration and/or management of educational and language policy, publishing, the civil service, the media.
English Language Requirements
Certify your English proficiency with the Duolingo English Test! The DET is a convenient, fast, and affordable online English test accepted by over 4,000 universities (like this one) around the world.