Applied Linguistics, MA, University of Sheffield

About Applied Linguistics, MA - at University of Sheffield

We're currently reviewing the title and structure of this course and there may be changes to core and/or optional modules. If you apply and are made an offer for this course we will be in touch once any changes are approved.

Share your love of language with some of the most enthusiastic experts in the world. Whether your interest in language and language teaching is professional or academic, this MA provides you with advanced training in the theory and techniques of applied linguistics. You also have the option to take our TESOL-specialist pathway, focusing on various aspects of the theory and practice of language teaching.

This course provides essential academic and professional training in the systematic study of language education, language learning and language teaching. The degree is ideal for:

• experienced language teachers and language-related professionals wishing to further develop their careers by deepening their knowledge and skills in applied language research
• scholars interested in applied language and linguistic research
• those looking to develop their knowledge and skills at an advanced level before progressing to doctoral research

Taught by our leading experts in applied linguistics, you'll also learn from our academics who have expertise in related disciplines including sociolinguistics, critical discourse analysis and corpus linguistics, and in the field of TESOL. We have particular expertise in academic writing, vocabulary acquisition, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), materials design and testing.

As part of this degree you have the option to take our TESOL-specialist pathway, focusing on various aspects of the theory and practice of language teaching. By selecting from relevant modules, you'll be awarded an MA in Applied Linguistics with TESOL.

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