Applied Linguistics: Language Teaching (English and Chinese)
Richmond the American International University in LondonProgram Overview
The Applied Linguistics: Language Teaching (English and Chinese) at Richmond the American International University in London 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: Language Teaching (English and Chinese) 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 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics: Language Teaching (English and Chinese) 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
- three core courses in the Fall semester
- three core courses in the Spring semester
- Internship + Dissertation or Extended Dissertation
- Language Learning and Language Teaching
- Course Design, Development and Assessment
- Chinese/English Language and Teaching I
- Chinese/English Language and Teaching II
- Language Policies, Markets and Technologies
- Research in Language Learning and Pedagogy
- Graduate Internship
- Research Thesis
- Extended Research Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
US Bachelors degree from an accredited institution, or UK first degree with minimum second class honours, or an overseas equivalent as determined by the University. Relevant work experience is welcomed and may on occasion be accepted in lieu of a first degree, but is not required.
Students who are neither nationals of a majority English speaking country, nor have completed a full programme equivalent to a UK first degree taught within such a country, proof of English language proficiency is required (see postgraduate admission).
Students who apply for the Chinese pathway but are neither nationals of a Chinese speaking country or region, nor have completed a full programme in Chinese equivalent to a UK first degree taught in a recognised university outside such a country, should normally have achieved at least HSK 5 and HSKK Intermediate level.
Please submit the following items to be considered for one of our Postgraduate Programmes:
- A completed Postgraduate Application for Admissions form.
- A professional statement
- At least one Confidential Academic Reference
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Proof of bachelors degree (via transcripts)
- Official/Certified Transcripts of all undergraduate work ideally showing a GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale)/ B.
- For applicants who have attended non-U.S. universities:
- Please submit certified copies of all grades (including courses taken), diplomas, certificates of programme completion, and any end-of-program or end-of-year examination results. If the transcripts are not in English, official translation will be required.
- English Language Test Results:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Richmond the American International University in London 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 Richmond the American International University in London
Richmond the American International University in London
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
