Applied Linguistics (Online) MA 30 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Advance your understanding in the study of language and take your English teaching career to the next level. Our industry-focused, fully online course will equip you with the skills necessary to stand out in the sector.


With our MA Applied Linguistics (Online), you’ll have the freedom to study whenever and wherever it works best for you while benefitting from world-class instruction delivered by the same lecturers and faculty experts who teach on campus.


Course highlights

Study anywhere in the world with a global Top 20 department for Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2026).


You can study at your own pace and in your own time on this flexible fully online course. We've designed it to fit around your work and other commitments. You'll self-study using interactive course materials created by our experts in linguistics. 


  • Advanced level of study designed for teachers of English.
  • Access electronic resources through our library e-resources to support you studying online.
  • We'll support you throughout the MA. You’ll have a personal tutor who will provide advice and answer questions along the way. 
  • We hold summer schools in Birmingham and Japan which include extracurricular seminars on linguistics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Advance your understanding in the study of language and take your English teaching career to the next level. Our industry-focused, fully online course will equip you with the skills necessary to stand out in the sector.


With our MA Applied Linguistics (Online), you’ll have the freedom to study whenever and wherever it works best for you while benefitting from world-class instruction delivered by the same lecturers and faculty experts who teach on campus.


Course highlights

Study anywhere in the world with a global Top 20 department for Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2026).


You can study at your own pace and in your own time on this flexible fully online course. We've designed it to fit around your work and other commitments. You'll self-study using interactive course materials created by our experts in linguistics. 


  • Advanced level of study designed for teachers of English.
  • Access electronic resources through our library e-resources to support you studying online.
  • We'll support you throughout the MA. You’ll have a personal tutor who will provide advice and answer questions along the way. 
  • We hold summer schools in Birmingham and Japan which include extracurricular seminars on linguistics.

Admission Requirements

88+
6.5+
3.2+
176+
67+
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject like English Language or Linguistics.
Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. Please include details of your current and/or previous employment in your application.

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