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Canterbury Christ Church University: Applied Linguistics
| Institution | Canterbury Christ Church University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Social Work, Education and Teacher Education (SWETE) |
| Web | https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/ |
| courses@canterbury.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01227 782900 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Explore how language shapes communication, identity, and society with a Master's in Applied Linguistics. This MA offers an exciting opportunity to explore how language naturally functions and how it influences how we communicate with each other.
This postgraduate degree will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to analyse and apply language effectively across diverse contexts, giving you the professional skillset and confidence to succeed upon graduation.
What you’ll learn - Analyse how language operates across social, educational, and professional contexts.
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Apply linguistic theory to real-world communication and cultural understanding.
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Learn from expert academics through research-informed teaching and collaborative opportunities.
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Develop advanced linguistic research and critical thinking skills through practical projects.
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Explore how language underpins all aspects of our lives, from education and healthcare to politics and law.
You'll engage with real-life language use and communication, developing expertise in areas such as language acquisition, sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and discourse analysis.
The course blends theory with practical application, allowing you to connect linguistic research with real-world challenges and innovations, including the relationship between linguistics, generative AI, and sustainability.
What's more, our interdisciplinary challenge module encourages collaboration with students from other disciplines, helping you build broader professional awareness and address global issues through language.
This MA Applied Linguistics is more than just a course - it’s a chance to contribute meaningfully to the ways we understand and use language in the modern world.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A good undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) and two supporting academic/professional references. If English is not the first language an IELTS overall score of 6.0 is required, with no element below 5.5. We recognise that some applicants may not meet these standard requirements, yet may be desirable candidates with other and appropriate skills and knowledge. In this case they may be offered the opportunity to complete an orientation module or a portfolio to demonstrate their ability to work at level 7. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview. The University accepts non-UK qualifications equivalent to those outlined above and confirmed through NARIC. |
| Location | Main Site North Holmes Road Canterbury CT1 1QU |
At Canterbury Christ Church University, we offer a wide range of postgraduate courses in many subject areas including teacher education, health and medicine, digital and creative arts, humanities, social and applied sciences, and technology and engineering. Our students and graduates connect with industries, businesses and professionals in both the public and private spheres.
Our modern, multi-campus university, with its outstanding facilities, is home to around 20,000 students, around one-fifth of whom are postgraduate students.
PG subjects available
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