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Applied linguistics identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems, such as improving how languages are taught or how multicultural workplaces can improve communication between staff.
This one-year full-time course has a particular focus on research methodology, exploring how language shapes human interaction.
Special features
By studying this course you will:
understand how to employ a range of research approaches to language, from discourse analysis to corpus linguistics
have the opportunity to investigate language and communication from an interdisciplinary angle
develop a thorough grounding in language research and its practical applications
use your knowledge of how languages are formed to solve real-life problems.
The course is excellent preparation for students who wish to continue their studies at PhD level.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Applied linguistics identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems, such as improving how languages are taught or how multicultural workplaces can improve communication between staff.
This one-year full-time course has a particular focus on research methodology, exploring how language shapes human interaction.
Special features
By studying this course you will:
understand how to employ a range of research approaches to language, from discourse analysis to corpus linguistics
have the opportunity to investigate language and communication from an interdisciplinary angle
develop a thorough grounding in language research and its practical applications
use your knowledge of how languages are formed to solve real-life problems.
The course is excellent preparation for students who wish to continue their studies at PhD level.
Admission Requirements
3+
6.5+
71+
87+
Course Requirements: Open to graduates of any subjects. This master programme requires students to have a bachelor‘s degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised institution at the same standard as a UK university's 2:1 (upper second class honours degree or international equivalent).
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, are required to have the following English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme:
IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) or
PTE Academic: 71 (minimum 65) or
TOEFL (IBT): 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
Interview Arrangements: All applicants must also complete an interview with the course admissions tutor. To qualify for an interview, students must ordinarily fully meet the IELTS entry requirement at their point of application. However, potential students applying to the MA AL may be considered for an interview, if their total IELTS score is no less than 0.5 band below the stipulated entry level and have achieved IELTS 6.0 in writing. In these cases, depending on their interview outcome, such students may be offered a conditional offer based on their successful completion of an English Language pre-sessional programme.
Please check interview rubric before you attend interview.
Further Requirements: The applicant's CV and *an academic writing sample should be provided.
*Writing sample could be a section from the dissertation/essay or a translated section from the dissertation or a translated essay (word length: around 1,000).
1 Year
Sep
Domestic
14,495 USD
International
15,946 USD
Scholarships
Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate）
Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate）
MA Applied Linguistics
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, CN, Ningbo, China (Mainland)
12 monthsProgramme duration
15,946 USDTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
LinguisticsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Applied linguistics identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems, such as improving how languages are taught or how multicultural workplaces can improve communication between staff.
This one-year full-time course has a particular focus on research methodology, exploring how language shapes human interaction.
Special features
By studying this course you will:
- understand how to employ a range of research approaches to language, from discourse analysis to corpus linguistics
- have the opportunity to investigate language and communication from an interdisciplinary angle
- develop a thorough grounding in language research and its practical applications
- use your knowledge of how languages are formed to solve real-life problems.
The course is excellent preparation for students who wish to continue their studies at PhD level.Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Applied linguistics identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems, such as improving how languages are taught or how multicultural workplaces can improve communication between staff.
This one-year full-time course has a particular focus on research methodology, exploring how language shapes human interaction.
Special features
By studying this course you will:
- understand how to employ a range of research approaches to language, from discourse analysis to corpus linguistics
- have the opportunity to investigate language and communication from an interdisciplinary angle
- develop a thorough grounding in language research and its practical applications
- use your knowledge of how languages are formed to solve real-life problems.
The course is excellent preparation for students who wish to continue their studies at PhD level.Admission Requirements
Course Requirements: Open to graduates of any subjects. This master programme requires students to have a bachelor‘s degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised institution at the same standard as a UK university's 2:1 (upper second class honours degree or international equivalent).
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, are required to have the following English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme:
- IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) or
- PTE Academic: 71 (minimum 65) or
- TOEFL (IBT): 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
Interview Arrangements: All applicants must also complete an interview with the course admissions tutor. To qualify for an interview, students must ordinarily fully meet the IELTS entry requirement at their point of application. However, potential students applying to the MA AL may be considered for an interview, if their total IELTS score is no less than 0.5 band below the stipulated entry level and have achieved IELTS 6.0 in writing. In these cases, depending on their interview outcome, such students may be offered a conditional offer based on their successful completion of an English Language pre-sessional programme.Please check interview rubric before you attend interview.
Further Requirements: The applicant's CV and *an academic writing sample should be provided.
*Writing sample could be a section from the dissertation/essay or a translated section from the dissertation or a translated essay (word length: around 1,000).
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate）
Value
100% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 May 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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