Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics at Georgia State University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Atlanta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics 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
- General Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Sound System of English
- Intercultural Communication
- Approaches to Teaching Second Languages
- Sociolinguistics
- Pragmatics and Language Teaching
- Psycholinguistics
- Issues in Second Language Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- One copy of official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Official verbal, quantitative and analytic writing scores on the Graduate Record Exam
- For International applicants (only): official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS exam including the Test of Written English if reported separately).
- A typed statement of professional and academic goals no more than three pages in length (including a description of prior teaching experience, language study, and cross-cultural experiences, if any)
- Three letters of reference, preferably from former teachers who can comment on academic preparation and potential (GSU provides no specific form for such letter. Most recommenders compose a letter of about one page in length.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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Atlanta, United States
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