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Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Erasmus Mundus University Master's Degree in Lexicography
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Master degree
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The Erasmus Mundus international master's degree in Lexicography, taught by a consortium of universities and coordinated by the German university Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlagen-Nürnberg, has the study of Lexicography as its central axis. With an interdisciplinary approach, its objective is the scientific and academic training of students as well as facilitating their future insertion in the world of work through new training methods, the creation of knowledge networks, mobility, teaching in two languages (English and German) and carrying out internships in prestigious centers.


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Universidad de Murcia
Master's Degree in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
- Murcia, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
The University Master's Degree in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (MALTA) is a joint master's degree from the Faculty of Letters that offers the necessary training for future researchers in various fields of theoretical and applied linguistics, as well as a high specialization for those who want a higher degree of academic training and updating in the professional applications of language and linguistics, with its more than 100 lines of research and through a flexible teaching offer structure taught by specialists of recognized national and international prestige.


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University of Bedfordshire
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MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
- Bedford, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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This Master’s is designed for both native speakers and non-native speakers with a high level of English. You explore the relationship between linguistics and second-language learning; the methodology and techniques of language teaching; and current issues in English language teaching. The course provides practical classroom experience with observed and assessed teaching practice. On successful completion, you gain TEFL Q status, signifying you are fully qualified in British Council terms.


Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The inter-university master's degree provides training in advanced linguistics to graduates in Philology, Languages, Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting, Humanities and Sociology, to specialize them in the applied areas of Language Acquisition and Teaching, Communication and Linguistic Resources, and Lexicon, Grammar and Variation.


Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
- 50, Singapore
MA
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) programme provides a broad-based course of study in the field of applied linguistics, mainly within the fields of language education and language studies, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
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The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
MA Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
- Maynooth, Ireland
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies is a one-year full time (or two-year part-time) taught programme and is offered on a full-time basis using a combination of faculty-student contact hours and self-directed learning and research.


Manchester Metropolitan University
MA in Applied Linguistics
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Applied Linguistics is a versatile and interdisciplinary programme, which aims to provide you with a solid understanding of the basis of language and linguistics. Delivered by a team of tutors with internationally recognised academic expertise in a range of specialist areas, you will have the option to tailor your studies in either TESOL or English Language, whilst maintaining a broader connection to the discipline of linguistics.


University of Pannonia
MA in Applied Linguistics
- Veszprém, Hungary
MA
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Applied Linguistics programme trains experts who can support effective information flow at societal level using linguistic knowledge and research methods, contributing to the right to information. Students explore language processing, acquisition, bilingual and multilingual communication, and language policy. The four-semester MA prepares graduates for doctoral studies.


University College London (UCL)
Applied Linguistics MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Applied Linguistics MA program offers a broad overview of how languages work and how people learn and use them. It covers key areas like language development, bilingualism, language teaching, and language technology. Students get to explore pract…


University of Limerick
Applied Linguistics (International) MA
- Limerick, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Applied Linguistics (International) MA is about exploring language in use in a wide variety of real-world situations and contexts (technology, education, institutions, politics, media, the economy and wider society).


University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Gain the skills to progress in your language teaching career on our MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL, designed for experienced English language teachers.


Queen's University Belfast
MSc TESOL and Applied Linguistics
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MSc in TESOL and Applied Linguistics is a professionally-oriented higher degree for those who intend to pursue a career in language teaching (i.e., novice as well as practicing teachers) or careers in other professional areas related to language advocacy, policy, or research.


University of Groningen
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MA in Applied Linguistics
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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The MA in Applied Linguistics at the University of Groningen is a unique track focussing on the processes involved in second language learning, as well as teaching theories. The program encompasses various fields of study, as learning and using a second language may be approached from many different angles. Students will explore and discuss the factors that relate to second language development, including cognition, psychology, social interaction, language teaching, and culture.


Universidade de Vigo
Interuniversity Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics
- Vigo, Spain
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Spanish
This master's degree is designed to offer students a solid training in linguistics, both theoretical and applied. The module of compulsory subjects provides the student with the necessary theoretical and practical base to carry out any type of Final Master's Project in Linguistics. The modules of optional subjects allow the student to specialize in the desired fields. We want to train highly qualified specialists in linguistics, who know how to develop in multidisciplinary environments, have communication skills, know and use specific languages, master the virtual environment and new technologies, and know how to manage and organize information, as demanded by the labor market. The master's degree is also designed as a period of prior training to access a doctoral program in the linguistic field.


University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA Applied Linguistics
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Do you want a solid foundation in linguistics and the freedom to explore your passions? Develop your expertise in the areas of language study that interest you the most.


Universitat de Barcelona
Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition in Multilingual Contexts
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The university master's degree in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition in Multilingual Contexts (LAALCM) is designed to train Spanish and international students to answer key questions in applied linguistics and second language acquisition in the world's numerous, diverse multilingual contexts. Students will learn to analyse these questions, develop a general understanding of the tools, techniques and methods required to answer them, and carry out their own research in a final project, in which they can apply the knowledge they have acquired.


University of Johannesburg
MA in Applied Linguistics (Coursework/Research)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The postgraduate program in Applied Linguistics and Literary Theory, in drawing on the knowledge fields of both its disciplines, is aimed at the specialized education and training and research needs of language practitioners such as translators, interpreters, text editors, and language planners, copywriters, literary reviewers and language teachers. Translation and interpreting are complex linguistic, cognitive, and textual processes that, among other things, also entail socio-cultural mediation.
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Applied Linguistics at the Master's degree level combines language study with practical applications, making it a vital field for those interested in understanding communication in various contexts. This program engages with language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and language assessment, preparing you for diverse professional pathways.
Through courses in discourse analysis, language teaching methodologies, and translation, you'll develop specific skills like designing effective language assessment tools, crafting curriculum for language instruction, and conducting sociolinguistic research. This structured approach promotes deep engagement with theoretical frameworks while applying them to real-world scenarios. Students build confidence as they explore how language shapes and is shaped by social contexts, fostering critical thinking and adaptability.
Graduates often pursue careers in areas such as language education, interpretation services, and language policy development. As language continues to be increasingly scrutinized and utilized in various sectors, those with a Master's in Applied Linguistics are well-equipped to address global communication challenges effectively.