MA Applied Linguistics

The Applied Linguistics MA at Birmingham University is a comprehensive program designed to give students a deep understanding of linguistic theory and its application to fields such as language teaching, language testing and forensic linguistics. This course aims to equip students with the ability to build and validate theoretical models of linguistic phenomena and communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally.Course Content: The course delves into the various areas of language study such as phonetics, phonology, lexical semantics, computational linguistics, syntax, and grammar. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in real-world applications of linguistics through areas like language education, language testing, and forensic linguistics. Key Modules: Some of the core modules you will study include "Describing Language", "Research Methods in Applied Linguistics", "Second Language Acquisition and Learning", and "Sociolinguistics". You will also have the opportunity to choose optional modules such as "Metaphor: Thought, Discourse and Culture", "Forensic Linguistics", "Corpus Linguistics", among others. The course culminates in a dissertation in which you will conduct independent research in an area of your interest.Accreditations: Information about accreditations is not provided for this course.Future Careers: After completing this program, graduates may go on to work in a variety of fields. These include education, research, language testing, language planning, and forensic linguistics. This program can also serve as a stepping stone for those interested in pursuing further academic study, such as a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.