Applied Linguistics: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
University of Groningen
Program description
Applied Linguistics: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The Masters in Applied Linguistics: Teaching English as a Foreign Language education programme at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands covers various fields of study, as second language acquisition can be approached from many different angles, including cognition, psychology, social interaction, language teaching and culture.
Groningen's 12-month Masters in Applied Linguistics: Teaching English as a Foreign Language education programme focuses on the process of learning and using a second language, enabling students to specialize in their language of choice: not only English and Dutch but also German, French, Spanish, Swedish, and more. This Master's degree education programme introduces students to the field of linguistics, language acquisition and language teaching theory, and enables them to apply the insights acquired to teaching a foreign language to groups of students with different language backgrounds.
Applied Linguistics: Teaching English as a Foreign Language prepares students for further academic research in the field of language learning and language use and to apply the knowledge acquired to setting up language teaching courses and programmes. However, this Master is not a degree in the Faculty of Education; therefore, it does not focus on curriculum development and practical applications. It is an academic degree that offers theoretical insights to help assess language teaching methods and other applied linguistics research.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for the Masters in Applied Linguistics: Teaching English as a Foreign Language education programme at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands are:
- completion of an internationally recognized Bachelor’s degree in English, another foreign language, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics or Education from an accredited university
- have a good command of the English language, demonstrated by the following minimum test scores:
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Learn moreTuition fees
- Full-time EU/EEA Students: € 2143 per year
- Full-time Non-EU/EEA Students: € 13500 per year
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University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 the university ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor,...
Why study at University of Groningen
We're a Top 100 University
Study at one of the world’s leading universities. Learn from the best and take advantage of exciting research opportunities. Live in a vibrant city where over a quarter of the population are students. Whatever you’re seeking from your university experience, you’ll find it in Groningen. With over 45 world-class Bachelor’s programmes and 160 highly-ranked Master’s programmes, we have a field of study for you.
Our groundbreaking research
As a student, you will be actively involved in research at one of Europe’s top research institutions from the get-go. The University of Groningen carries out ground-breaking and socially-relevant research that builds bridges between disciplines and closes the gap between science and society.
400 years of reputation
The University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has built a reputation for excellence. Many talented people have passed through the university during its rich 400-year history, including Nobel Prize winners like Ben Feringa (Chemistry, 2016) and Frits Zernike (Physics, 1953). Some have been pioneers in their respective fields, such as the first female University student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Bank.
Vibrant Student Life
While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands – one in four people here is a student! That means there’s always something to do, with various art and music festivals, theatres, cinemas and performance venues catering to all tastes, whether you prefer to watch or want to join in. In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away.
Global Community
The University of Groningen attracts a large international community! Our Erasmus Student Network (ESN) conveniently facilitates all international students in Groningen and organizes over 150 activities a year. The University of Groningen has strong international connections which means that you can easily spend part of your degree studying abroad. The University also offers several unique international Master’s degree programmes in cooperation with other large European universities.
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