Overview

Through the Applied Linguistics (International) course from the University of Limerick you’ll gain global experience through an international semester and a 12-week internship or placement abroad or choose to complete a traditional dissertation.

You can also opt to spend your second semester on academic placement with a partner institution overseas.

The programme includes advanced academic writing and English proficiency modules to support international students and offers a wide range of electives tailored to pathways such as teaching, translation, sociolinguistics, and language in organisations.

During this programme, you will:

Examine how language operates and its role in society, including in technology, media, education, and policymaking.

Learn how language can be used to solve real-world problems, as applied linguistics focuses on studying and understanding language in real-life situations.

Develop a perspective on language in different context and culture by developing expertise in applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and language research methodologies.

Gain international experience through an oversees semester, as well as a 12-week international summer internship.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Linguistics
Research Methodologies
Approaches to Discourse Analysis
Language for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Organisations
Theories and Applications in Translation Studies
Varieties in English

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

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EU Applicants: Early application is advisable.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Linguistics View 14 other Masters in Linguistics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2.2 honours level (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject (languages, linguistics, media, communication, English are particularly welcomed, but applications from suitably qualified candidates from other disciplines will also be considered).
An interview may form part of the selection process for all applicants. This will be done in person if possible or alternatively via Skype or video conferencing where the candidate is not available and cannot attend an interview.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Limerick and/or in Ireland, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18600 EUR / year

≈ 18600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7995 EUR / year

≈ 7995 EUR / year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Limerick

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