Overview

While the programmes' main focus is on the use and teaching of the English language in a global context, they addresses a national and international need for professional development among language teachers and language professionals.

Key Features

The Applied Linguistics program from Mary Immaculate College offer 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 Graduate Diploma / 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:

Approaches to Language in Context

Issues in Applied Linguistics

Research Methods

Plus one elective module* from this list:

Corpus Linguistics and Language Teaching

Phonetics and Phonology

Discourse and Pragmatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.2 honours primary degree, plus an interest in language and linguistics.

Alternatively, relevant prior experience in Language Teaching, publishing or translation, or related fields considered on a case-by-case basis.

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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

13770 EUR / year

≈ 13770 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6885 EUR / year

≈ 6885 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU students fees:

2 year - Part Time - €4,350/ year

Non-EU students fees:

2 year - Part Time - €8,700/ 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

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

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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

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Limerick

Funding

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