MA Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching

The MA in Applied Linguistics with Language Teaching at the University of York is a postgraduate course aimed at individuals interested in language teaching and learning. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of modern-day linguistic theory along with the principles and approaches necessary for effective language teaching.Course Content: The course is composed of both core and optional modules. The core modules impart critical linguistic theory and it's practical application to language teaching, while the optional modules allow for specialisation in areas like second language acquisition, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics. The course ends with a dissertation on a topic related to applied linguistics or language teaching.Key Modules: The core modules include Approaches and Contexts in Language Teaching, Grammar for Language Teachers, and Research Methods for Applied Linguistics. Optional modules can be chosen from a wide range which includes Phonetics & Phonology and Syntax & Morphology.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the University of York, a world-class university ranked in the top 150 in the 2021 QS World University Rankings.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can look forward to careers in a variety of fields such as teaching, educational management, language testing and assessment, and language consultancy. Some graduates have also gone on to further academic studies in applied linguistics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.