MA Applied Linguistics

The MA in Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading is a programme designed for those wanting to develop their understanding of a wide range of language-related issues and their practical applications. This course allows students to explore how language is constructed, used and interpreted, as well as how it can be analysed and taught.Course Content: The course comprises both compulsory and optional modules wherein the compulsory modules focus on topics such as discourse analysis, psycholinguistics, and the mechanics of language. The optional modules allow students to specialise in areas such as language and digital media, language teaching, bilingualism, and neurolinguistics. Students also undertake a self-directed dissertation project with guidance from an academic supervisor.Key Modules: The compulsory modules include Approaches to Language and Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, and Discourse Analysis. Additionally, students can choose from a range of optional modules based on their specific interest – these include Language Teaching Methodology, Bilingualism, and Multilingualism, Language and Digital Media among others.There’s no specified accreditation information for this course provided on the webpage.Future Careers: This course prepares students for careers in teaching, language training, educational management, and related areas. It also offers a foundation for those wishing to conduct further research in applied linguistics. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.