Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn in a department ranked in the QS top 100 for English language and literature. Explore contemporary approaches to language learning and insights into second language acquisition on an MA that opens the door to career opportunities around the world. Undertake the option of work/mentoring experience with real language learners and the option of adding the Cambridge CELTA.
Develop a deeper understanding of language and discourse analysis on this master's for English, linguistics and education graduates with professional teaching experience. From current trends in language teaching to a comprehensive understanding of second language acquisition, this MA immerses you in all aspects of language learning and linguistics. The course is unique because it provides an opportunity to gain work or mentorship experience with real language learners and the option to undertake the internationally recognised CambridgeCELTAat a reduced cost.
We’ll introduce you to the latest approaches to linguistics research and reveal how these methods are being applied in the classroom. Developing a deeper understanding of every facet of language, you’ll analyse spoken and written discourse and gain experience of developing and refining language learning materials and assessment strategies. The skills you develop will demonstrate your suitability for senior positions teaching English to speakers of other languages as well as a variety of educational administration roles, in the UK and overseas.
Your command of language could open the door to a career in publishing or journalism too. You’ll learn from a friendly and supportive team of active researchers who have international teaching experience. Our students consistently praise the support they receive.
Social visits to local places of interest will be arranged to help you to get to know your peers and the programme team. Read about some of therecent successesof our students and teaching staff. Read about the experience ofrecent students.
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Key highlights
- Research areas include EAP, SLA, CALL and corpus linguistics
- Supervision expertise in pragmatics, spoken discourse, sociolinguistics and stylistics
- Department ranked top 10 in UK for outstanding research impact (REF 2021)
- Research centres and departmental clusters provide peer support
- Strong local, national and international partnerships and public engagement
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in Applied Linguistics
- TESOL teacher educator
- English for Academic Purposes lecturer
- Applied linguistics researcher
- Language curriculum and materials developer
- English language programme director
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £12,500 | International: Full-time place, per year - £28,000
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 University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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