Overview

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Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field of research and instruction that integrates aspects of fields such as linguistics, English, teacher education, speech communication, psychology, sociology and anthropology into a distinct field focused on issues related to the learning and teaching of a second/foreign language, such as the teaching and learning of English as a second language (ESL).

The faculty of the Applied Linguistics MA program from Georgia State University are teacher-scholars with national and international reputations in their areas of expertise.

Special Opportunities for Graduate Students include:

Working with members of the faculty as research assistants
Teaching in the department’s Intensive English Program
Teaching in the ESL community in Atlanta
Assisting in classes taught by ESL professionals
Tutoring ESL students at various levels of proficiency
Helping to develop social and cultural programming for ESL students
Living and studying in a multinational, multicultural urban environment
Participating in professional development activities of the international Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), the American Association of Applied Linguists, Georgia TESOL and other professionally relevant organizations.
Taking part in study abroad in programs in Argentina or Mexico.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics
Second Language Acquisition
Approaches to Teaching Second/Foreign Languages
English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers
Intercultural Communication
Sociolinguistics
The Sound System of English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of baccalaureate or graduate degree completion inside (from an accredited institution) or outside the U.S., where English is the official language of academic instruction.
Cost to apply is $50.
If degree transcripts are not in English, the transcripts must be translated.
If it is a three-year degree, credential evaluation is required.
If it is a four-year degree, the student should submit transcripts to be reviewed by an international admissions coordinator.
For International applicants (only): official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS exam.
A typed statement of professional and academic goals no more than three pages in length (including a description of prior teaching experience, language study, and cross-cultural experiences, if any)
Three letters of reference, preferably from former teachers who can comment on academic preparation and potential.

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

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / 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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Overview

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Living costs

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Funding

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