Overview

While the main focus of the Applied Linguistics program at University of Limerick is on the use and teaching of the English language in a global context, it will address a national and international need for professional development among language teachers and language professionals.

Key Features

The programme offers a professional development opportunity for language professionals including:

Teachers in the fields of ELT (English Language Teaching) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Language teachers
Primary school teachers
Translators
ELT materials editors, course developers and sales teams

The aim of the MA in Applied Linguistics is to:

Enhance the professional knowledge of Language Teachers and language professionals by focusing on the core features of language (grammar, lexis and phonology)
Develop participants’ ability to utilise theoretical frameworks for the analysis of discourse to enhance their ability to address specific language-related real-world problems concerning the learning, use, teaching and assessment of language
Provide a broad understanding of the key issues and debates in language teaching and learning
Develop specialist skills in the empirical analysis of language in context using corpus linguistics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Second Language Acquisition
Approaches to Language in Context
Issues in Applied Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics and Language Teaching
Phonetics and Phonology
Discourse and Pragmatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Linguistics View 13 other Masters in Linguistics in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Download and complete the application form
You will be required to send your university transcripts.
In the case of non-native English speakers, a proof of English proficiency will be required
Pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using Stripe, and return the completed application form by email to TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie and Joan.OSullivan@mic.ul.ie.

Tuition Fee

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International

13570 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13570 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

6785 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6785 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Limerick

850 - 1150 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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