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Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching

University of Nottingham
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #97
Tuition GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location Nottingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching at University of Nottingham is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 education. 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 & English Language Teaching 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The Teaching of Language and Literature
  2. English Vocabulary: Teaching and Learning
  3. Discourse Analysis
  4. Corpus Analysis
  5. World Englishes
  6. Syllabus Design and Methodology
  7. Language and Gender
  8. Intercultural Communication
  9. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
  10. a theoretical grounding in research methodology and linguistic description
  11. one-to-one tuition with expert members of staff
  12. innovative and engaging teaching methods
  13. access to many online resources
  14. great flexibility in course content, optionality, and changes in direction.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

As a general rule, you would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at 2:2 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Nottingham 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 Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

TheUniversity of Nottinghamis a publicresearch universityinNottingham, England. It was founded asUniversity College Nottinghamin 1881, and was granted aroyal charteras a university in 1948.

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months