Overview

The Applied Linguistics (Specialisation in Multilingualism) MA programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand multilingualism across the world, gain critical awareness of the issues surrounding language development, enhance intercultural communication abilities, and strengthen cooperation and collaboration among a wide range of diverse, international communities.

Why should I study Applied Linguistics ( Specialisation in Multilingualism) at XJTLU?

Learn from international staff who will introduce you to a range of perspectives on multilingualism from different disciplinary backgrounds, including linguistics, sociology, education, ethnography, etc.
Obtain an understanding of the most pertinent linguistic issues facing the world today while maintaining a local perspective.
Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education

Career opportunities:

This programme prepares students for careers in the following sectors: government organisations, media and journalism, business, public relations, editing, teaching, and administration. In addition, the programme is a stepping stone for those who want to undertake a research degree in applied linguistics generally, and multilingualism in particular.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multilingualism in society

The politics of language in a globalized world

Multilingual education and multilingual literacies

Research Methods

Discourse Analysis

Language, globalization and mobility

Current Issues in multilingualism research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor Degree in language/applied linguistics. Applicants with a first degree in other subjects of the humanities and social sciences [in areas such as sociolinguistics, communication studies, ethnography, political science, and anthropology] will be considered on an individual basis.

UK:

UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

China:

Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

North America:

3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

120000 CNY / year

≈ 120000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

120000 CNY / year

≈ 120000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / month

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Funding

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Why should I study Applied Linguistics ( Specialisation in Multilingualism) at XJTLU?

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Suzhou

Funding

Work Permits

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