Birkbeck, University of London

Applied Linguistics and Communication

Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, Online

Course overview

On this MA Applied Linguistics and Communication, areas of study include language behaviour, first and second language acquisition and intercultural communication.

Key highlights

  • Study of language behaviour and how people use language
  • Covers first and second language acquisition
  • Explores intercultural communication across languages and cultures

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary

    The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

    Tuition fees and living costs.

  • MFA Theatre Directing Award

  • MRes Philosophy Bursary

    As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.

    Up to £4,000
  • Peltz scholarships

    Value: £3,500

    Up to £3,500
  • The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships

    £5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000
  • Will Vaughan Scholarship

    There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £3,500
  • Women in Sport Scholarship

    Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • English language teacher (TESOL)
  • Language assessment specialist
  • Intercultural communication consultant
  • Communications officer
  • Language researcher
  • Curriculum and materials developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,340 per year | International: £20,850 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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