MA Applied Linguistics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Key Information
Campus location
Ningbo, China
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 48 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CNY 110,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* international students; 110,000 RMB/year - Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students; 100,000 RMB/year
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Introduction
Key information
- Degree: Applied Linguistics MA
- Types of study: Full-time / Part-time
- Duration: 12 months full-time; 24-48 months part-time
Admissions
Curriculum
Course overview
The programme is available to full time (over 1 year) or part-time (over 2-4 years)
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 (or part-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.
Course structure
Year 1
Compulsory
Students must take all modules in this group
- ENGL4175 Dissertation
- ENGL4196 research methods
- ENGL4198 topics in applied linguistics
Optional (Group 1)
Students must take 20 credits from this group
- ENGL4195 discourse analysis
- ENGL4195 corpus linguistics
- ENGL4286 Specialised Translation
Optional (Group 2)
Students must take 60 credits from this group
- ENGL4197 Intercultural Communication
- ENGL4193 Syllabus Design and Methodology
- ENGL4192 Teaching Language and Literature
- ENGL4282 Language Testing and Assessment
- ENGL4283 Business & Organisational Communication
- INCM4018 Advanced Translation
Detailed module information can be found through the online module catalogue. Please enter the module title or code when searching.
Please note: This degree structure and modules may be subject to change.
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Career Opportunities
Careers and further study
By studying applied linguistics you will develop skills that are highly valued by employers, such as critical thinking, research, analysis, oral/written communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. The types of careers you might expect to pursue include:
- Advertising and marketing
- Business analyst
- Communications
- Language teaching
- Project management
- Publishing
- Research and academia
- Writing