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Applied Linguistics

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Zografou Municipality, Greece
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Linguistics at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Greece and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Athens, Greece

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Linguistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Syntax
  2. Research Methodology
  3. Semantics-Pragmatics
  4. Sociolinguistics
  5. Text Linguistics
  6. Language Change
  7. Lexicography
  8. Language Acquisition
  9. Genre and Text Typology
  10. Cognitive Linguistics
  11. Language Planning
  12. Natural Language Processing
  13. Neurolinguistics
  14. Experimental Phonetics
  15. L2 Teaching and Learning
  16. Students are expected to submit their dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The programme commences every two years and a call is posted on the Faculty website. Information for the application procedure and admission requirements is to be found on our Greek website since eligible candidates are expected to be fluent in Greek. Candidates who meet all the set requirements as well as pass both a written and an oral exam are admitted to the programme. (A maximum of 10-15 students are selected for this area of study.)

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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About National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Zografou Municipality, Greece

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months