Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition at University of Oxford is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,360 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Jess Briggs: A whole new world of words: out-of-class contact, strategic behaviour and vocabulary gain in a study-abroad context.
- Ernisa Marzuki: pls 4gv me: SMS apologies by Malay and English native speakers.
- Shiira Matsui: Self, language anxiety, and other emotions in motivation for English second language learning.
- Yuka Mizuno: Teachers beliefs, perceptions and practice concerning communicative language teaching in Japanese secondary education: a systematic review.
- Jiawei Lu: Taking a closer look at vocabulary learning strategies: a case study of three highly proficient Chinese learners of English.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a good honours degree (or its equivalent) from a British or recognised foreign university.
Applicants from overseas must submit full details of qualifications (transcripts, certificates or diplomas) together with evidence of their capacity to meet the requirements of the course for extended writing in English.
Applicants must supply two pieces of written work with their applications. The University of Oxford stipulates the following minimum requirements for all applicants whose first language is not English: 7.0 in the IELTS test, or 600 (250 in the new computer-based-test.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,360 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,360 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oxford
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months