MA in Applied Linguistics
Veszprém, Hungary
MA
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Apr 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
30 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
MA in Applied Linguistics
The MA in Applied Linguistics at the University of Pannonia is a four-semester programme open to applicants who hold a BA degree in the humanities or social sciences and have at least B2-level English proficiency. The programme offers a modern, research-oriented approach to language, communication, and multilingualism in today’s globalised world.
During your studies, you will gain in-depth knowledge of how language works in the human mind and in society. You will explore how languages are processed in the brain, how first and second languages are acquired, and how speech is produced and perceived. Special attention is given to bilingual and multilingual communication, intercultural interaction, media language analysis, and the linguistic rights and language policies of different countries. You will also become familiar with the main methods of applied linguistics research, preparing you for independent academic work.
Students benefit from learning in an international academic environment, with courses taught by internationally recognised scholars. The programme actively encourages participation in research projects, conferences, and publication activities, providing an excellent foundation for an academic career. Graduates are well prepared to continue their studies in the Multilingualism Doctoral School.
Key academic interests include:
- First and second language acquisition
- Speech production and perception
- Multilingualism and intercultural communication
- Language planning and language policy
- Media and discourse analysis
- Applied linguistics research methodology
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers wherever human communication is central, including roles as researchers, language advisors, communication and speech experts, counsellors, spokespersons, or consultants in public institutions, education, media, and international organisations. The degree also provides strong preparation for PhD studies in applied linguistics or multilingualism.
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE.
At the University of Pannonia, we are committed to making high-quality education accessible to talented students from around the world. We offer a variety of scholarship and funding options to support you in achieving your academic and career goals. Explore your funding options and take the first step towards an unforgettable educational experience in Hungary.
Please check our Scholarship and Funding page on our official admissions website.
The Master’s programme in Applied Linguistics offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines core linguistic theory with applied and research-oriented studies.
Core linguistic foundations (19 credits) include key sub-disciplines such as phonetics and phonology, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, contrastive linguistics, language typology, linguistic research methodology, and the history of linguistics and applied linguistics.
Professional applied linguistics core subjects (36 credits) focus on the relationship between language, mind, and society. Courses cover psycholinguistics, language acquisition, neurolinguistics, bilingualism, sociolinguistics, language policy and linguistic rights, applied sociolinguistics, communication theory, corpus linguistics, computer-assisted linguistics, and written language.
Students can further tailor their studies through a wide range of optional subjects (36 + 10 credits), including linguistic disorders, language assessment and testing, linguistic evolution, anthropological linguistics, language contact, minority and media linguistics, and intercultural communication.
Specialised courses such as semantics, linguistic corpus analysis, speech and brain, phonetics, and linguistic statistics strengthen analytical and research skills.
The programme is completed with a Master’s thesis (20 credits), allowing students to conduct independent research in their chosen area of applied linguistics.
On completion of the program, you could work as:
- A researcher in speech studies
- A counsellor in linguistics and communication
- A spokesperson
- A language advisor in the media
- An intercultural/multilingualism communication expert