MA in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (TAAL)
Aglantzia, Cyprus
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Mar 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,125
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The programme is primarily designed for those interested in the scientific investigation of language. It is designed for students who are interested in linguistics as a field of study and who wish to explore both its theoretical foundations and practical applications. The program covers various areas within linguistics, including syntax, semantics, phonetics, phonology, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and more.
Its main objectives are
- to offer students a solid background and deepen their knowledge in the main areas of English grammar and the structure of language
- to enable students to become acquainted with different areas of the field (such as syntax, semantics, phonology, applied linguistics, etc.
- to engage students in research in the field, and consequently get students interested in furthering their studies.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Postgraduate Study Scholarships for International Students at the University of Cyprus
Since its establishment in 1989, the University of Cyprus (UCY) has earned a strong reputation domestically, regionally, and internationally, and it has earned a prominent place in World University Rankings. Its focus on academic excellence, as well as research and teaching, is widely recognized. UCY, in line with its internationalization strategy and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, offers a number of scholarships to qualified international candidates in the following interesting and specialized postgraduate programs:
- Master in Business Economics (total tuition fee: 10.000 euros)
- Master in Economic Analysis (total tuition fee: 5.125 euros) or PhD in Economics (total tuition fee: 4.000 euros for Master’s holders)
- Master in Artificial Intelligence (total tuition fee: 5.125 euros)
- Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (total tuition fee: 5.125 euros)
The scholarships will be awarded in the form of a deduction from the total amount of tuition fees of the selected postgraduate program. Candidates must meet the academic criteria and adhere to the admission requirements of the specific study program.
UCY is currently accepting online applications for admission in September 2024. The deadline for applications for the above-mentioned postgraduate programs is 14th June 2024, except for the Master in Artificial Intelligence, which has a deadline of 31st May 2024.
Admission requirements may be viewed here.
Online applications may be submitted here.
For further information, interested candidates may call: 00-357-22894159 or 00-357-22893632 or send an email to: irs@ucy.ac.cy.
For further information about the University of Cyprus visit: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/?lang=en
Curriculum
Course per Semester
Semester 1
- ENG 741 Trends in Applied Linguistics 10
- ENG 743 Principles in Linguistic Analysis I 10
- ENG 766 Portfolio Development I 10
Semester 2
- ENG 748 Principles in Linguistic Analysis IΙ 10
- ENG 767 Portfolio Development IΙ 10
Semester 3
- ENG 749 First and Second Language Acquisition 10
- ENG 750 Topics in Linguistics 10
- ENG 768 Portfolio Development IΙΙ 10
Semester 4
- ENG 769 Master Thesis in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics 30
Program Outcome
Upon completion of the MA in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, students are expected to have acquired:
- A sweeping but in-depth overview of the language sciences.
- A wide overview of the literature in Linguistics.
- A critical understanding of key issues and concepts in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
- Expert-level understanding of the scientific approach to language
- Essential language teaching and language analysis skills.
- Expert-level training in analyzing and teaching English.
- An advanced ability to analyze language structure.
- A profound and critical understanding of discoveries and issues in language acquisition.
- An advanced ability to critically approach linguistic phenomena, both in a theoretical and an interdisciplinary framework,
- the latter involving political, social, psychological, and neurological topics and contexts.
- A deep understanding of the interplay between language, cognition, and communication.
- Sophisticated communicative and presentation skills.
Career Opportunities
The employability prospects of the graduates include, among others, the following:
- Appointment in Secondary Education
- Employment in State training programs
- Employment in private education (private schools, language institutes)
- Appointment in the public and wider public sector of the Republic of Cyprus
- Appointment in the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Cyprus
- Employment in private companies of all kinds
- Employment in the media (print and electronic journalism, TV stations, radio stations)
- Employment in publishing professions (e.g. editing, publishing)
- Cultural management (cultural institutions, museums, etc.)
- Further studies at graduate level (PhD).