Program Overview
The Foreign Language at Kimep University 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 Foreign Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kazakhstan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Foreign Language 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
- TFL 5101 Introduction to Linguistics
- TFL 5102 Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- TFL 5201 Language Analysis for Language Instructors: Formal and Functional Grammars
- TFL 5202 Language Analysis for Language Instructors: Grammar in Social, Cultural Contexts
- TFL 5301 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
- Methods in English as a Second Language
- Practicum in English as a Second Language
- Curriculum and Materials Design in TFL
- TFL 5404 Second Language Learning Evaluation and Assessments
- Second Language Acquisition Research
- Research Methods and Academic Writing for TFL
- 1 Thesis
- English for Specific Purposes
- Educational Technology in Language Classrooms
- Teaching Writing and Reading
- Teaching Listening and Speaking
- Cross-cultural Aspects of Language Teaching
- Special Topics in Applied Linguistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required documents for graduate program applicants
1.Application form (online, downloadable form);
2.Copy of passport or of State ID
3.8 color matt photos of 3×4 cm size;
4.Copy of a document on higher education (Bachelor degree or its equivalents) diploma and transcript;
5.Document confirming employment (for persons having employment records) copy of personnel records book; if not available CV;
6.Letter of Motivation for MACTA, MFIN, MMKT programs
7.Medical documents;
If available:
Valid results of International Language Proficiency Tests (copy of IELTS certificate or original certificates of TOEFL, DSH, TestDaF, TFI, DELF, DALF, TCF, Cambridge English Exam, etc.)
List of research and scientific-methodical works
9.Upon own discretion, an applicant may include other documents he/she believes to be relevant for inclusion into the application package, such as copies of certificates, awards, and honors in the applicants sphere of interest, in particular ones received at national and international levels. Applicants who plan to pass the state Entrance examination in foreign, Kazakh and Russian language have to submit the following documents, not later than one day before the exam registration deadline;
10.SFLT Exam takers application form (from Admission Office)
11.Original of the exam fee payment check payable to the National Testing Center
12.Copy of state ID, if only a copy of passport was submitted earlier (requirement for Kz citizens only)English Proficiency: IELTS 6 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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About KIMEP University
KIMEP University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
KIMEP University, formerlyKazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Forecasting, is aprivate universityfounded in 1992 inAlmaty, Kazakhstan.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
