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Overview
The aims of the MA in Applied Linguistics at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick are 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
Student Profile & Perspective
The MAAL is aimed primarily at Language Teachers and other language professionals. To offer the optimum flexibility, the course is offered in three possible delivery formats: face-to-face on campus, fully online or blended (a combination of face-to-face and online delivery).
These options:
- Allow you the flexibility to continue working throughout the course
- Allow you to integrate professional development into your professional working context
- Allow you the flexibility to study at a time and place that best suits you
- Provide a solution to travel and Visa issues
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Core Features of Language: Grammar, Vocabulary and Phonology
- Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
- Academic Writing: Lexicogrammar and Discourse
- Second Language Acquisition
- Classroom and Learner Discourse
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
Blended, Online
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 42 other Masters in Languages in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.2 honours primary degree, plus two years’ experience in Language Teaching, publishing or translation, or related fields.
- Relevant prior experience in Language Teaching, publishing or translation, or related fields considered on a case-by-case basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
12825 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12825 EUR per year during 18 months. -
EU/EEA
6425 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6425 EUR per year during 18 months.
Part Time Completion in 2 years (Students taking an extra year to complete pay €775 in the final year:
- EU/EEA - 4,425 EUR per year.
- NON-EU - 8,825 EUR per year.
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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