Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching at University of York 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: York, 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
- Language for Education
- Teaching and Learning Language
- Research Methods in Language Learning and Teaching
- Planning and Communicating Research
- Bilingualism
- Cross-linguistic influences in second language acquisition
- Developmental Psycholinguistics
- Discourse analysis & language teaching
- Evaluating ESOL classroom practice
- Intercultural communication in education
- Learning and Teaching Second Language Reading
- Motivation in education
- Pragmatics: Language, Meaning & Communication
- Psychology of Language & Language Learning
- Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
- Teaching and assessing speaking skills
- Teaching and assessing writing skills
- Teaching World English
- Technology-Enhanced Learning & Teaching
- Topics in second language acquisition
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should already have, or shortly complete, a degree in a relevant discipline, such as language, linguistics or education.
They would typically expect you to have achieved at least a 2:1 in your undergraduate degree.
If your first degree was awarded by an institution outside the UK, see our\xc2\xa0country-specific information.
English languageIf your native language is not English, you may need a qualification to demonstrate your fluency. We accept the following English language tests:
- IELTS: 7.0, with no less than 6.0 in each component
- PTE: 67, with no less than 55 in each component
- CAE\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0CPE\xc2\xa0(from January 2015): 185, with no less than 169 in each component
- CAE\xc2\xa0(before January 2015): 75, with \'Very Good\' in Writing
- CPE\xc2\xa0(before January 2015): B
- TOEFL: 96, with no less than 21 in each component
- Trinity ISE: level 3 with Distinction in all components
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York 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 York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
University of York is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months