Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics at University College London (UCL) is a MA programme in Humanities 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 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 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 17,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
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
- Discourse, Society and Culture
- Bilingualism and Multilingualism
- English in Diverse World Contexts
- Fundamentals of Second and Foreign Language Teaching
- Language and Identity
- Language at Work: Communication in Professional, Institutional and Cultural Contexts
- Language Testing and Assessment
- Materials Development for Language Teaching
- Multimodal Communication
- Second Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistics and Sociocultural Theory
- Early Childhood Education
- Education and Development in Asia
- Education and International Development: Concepts, Theories and Issues
- Literacy Practice in Writing and Comprehension
- Internet Cultures: Theory and Practice
- Language Development
- Learning and Teaching with Technologies
- Literacy Development
- Perspectives on Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy
- Education Traditions and Systems in Europe
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally a minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. English, languages, linguistics, communication), or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) 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 College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
