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Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning)

University of Birmingham
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18 monthsDuration
£1,360Per Year (Intl)
£1,304Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the PgCert Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 18-month full-time structure. Advance your understanding in the study of language and take English teaching to the next level. Our flexible distance learning PGCert fits around your life so you can learn while working anywhere in the world. This course is for you if you’re interested in studying for a shorter period of time compared to the full Masters in Applied Linguistics by Distance Learning. You'll discover how to apply language research to a variety of careers, including English language teaching, so you're ready to advance your career as a language professional. International tuition fees are £1,360 per year, home/UK fees are £1,304 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Applied Linguistics: Theory and Practice
Second Language Acquisition and Development
English Language Teaching Methodology
Research Methods in Linguistics
Language Assessment and Evaluation
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Corpus Linguistics and Language Analysis
Professional Practice in Applied Linguistics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,360

per year

Total Course Cost (18 months)£2,720

Home Student Fee

£1,304

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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