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Study Details: 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
3 years part-time (Distance)
Go beyond grammar and vocabulary and understand how language works in the real world with this Master's degree in Applied Linguistics.
You’ll uncover the mechanisms behind human communication, delve into the process of language acquisition, learn a range of research methods and analyse how language influences various professional environments.
This course will help you think about how language shapes our interactions at work, in courtrooms or during crises. You'll study topics like analysing language patterns, using language data for teaching and research, understanding how we learn second languages, and even applying linguistic skills to forensic investigations.
A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.
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By delving into these areas, you'll develop valuable skills that can be applied to various careers. Whether you're interested in teaching, research, law, civil service, publishing or communication roles, this MA equips you with the tools to thrive in a wide range of professional settings.
Analysing Language in Social Contexts - 30 credits
Corpus Linguistics - 30 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
Second Language Acquisition - 30 credits
Communication in Professional Contexts - 30 credits
Forensic Linguistics: Authorial Investigations and Perpetrator Identification - 30 credits
Communication for Justice: Interviews, Crisis and Courtroom Strategies - 30 credits
Dissertation Project - 60 credits
Professional Portfolio - 30 credits
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