Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics MA (Distance Learning) at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 30 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 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 MA (Distance Learning) 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics MA (Distance Learning) 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
- Sociolinguistics and Lexis
- Written Discourse and Classroom and Spoken Discourse
- Understanding Text (Functional Grammar)
- Corpus Linguistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We usually ask for a good Honours degree, or overseas equivalent. However, when considering your application, we always look at your qualifications and work experience as well as your academic credentials. For this reason, it is important to provide details of any current and/or previous employment in your application; it is always helpful to include a current CV but please complete the relevant sections of the application form as well.
English requirements:
- An English language qualification to the right level; for this course we ask for IELTS 6.5 in all bands.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham 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 31 July 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 30 months
-
Literary Linguistics By Web Based Distance Learning
University of Nottingham -
Communication and Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning)
University of Portsmouth -
Applied Linguistics and TESOL (Distance Learning)
University of Portsmouth -
Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (Distance Learning)
University of Birmingham