Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching at University of Southampton is a MA programme in Education 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 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 for 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Second Language Learning
- Language in Society
- Assessment of Language Proficiency
- Autonomy and Individualisation in Language Learning
- Discourse Analysis
- English as a World Language
- Principles of Communicative Language Teaching
- Research and Enquiry
- Description of Language
- Second Language Learning
- Language in Society
- Language Teacher Education
- Writing and Written Language
- Current Issues in Language Teaching Methodology
- Language and Intercultural Communication
- E-Learning and English Language Teaching
- Developing Approaches to Language Teaching
- English as a medium of instruction in global education
- Language ideologies in a globalising world
- Research Skills (Dissertation)
- Dissertation (Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching/English Language Teaching)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper 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).
Typical entry requirements
Degree- First- or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in English, Linguistics, Modern Languages or another relevant discipline, as well as some relevant professional experience e.g language teaching.
English Language
- IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each section, or equivalent in other approved English language test.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-29
- Language English
- Duration 12 months