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APPLIED LINGUISTICS MA /
2016/17 ENTRY

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Applied Linguistics MA /

This MA explores language from a wide range of Degree structure

perspectives. It is designed to develop
Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years; Flexible: up to 4 years
understanding of key concepts and issues related
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
to applied linguistics and English language
consists of two core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (60
education globally, while also engaging students in credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).
real-world problems where language is a central
CORE MODULES
issue.
// Second Language Acquisition

// Sociolinguistics And Sociocultural Theory

Degree summary OPTIONS

This programme will provide students with insight into applied linguistics // Assessment: Issues and Practice

and English language education from global, bilingual, cognitive and // Contemporary Issues in English Education

socio-cultural perspectives. It will also develop students' capacity to // Discourse Society and Culture

analyse, evaluate and synthesise primary and secondary sources as well // Early Childhood Education
as helping them to design research. // Education and Development in Asia

// The Department of Culture, Communication and Media (CCM) is // Education and International Development: Concepts, Theories and Issues

committed to excellence in teaching, research and consultancy // English in Diverse World Contexts

across a range of areas including applied linguistics. // Fundamentals of Second and Foreign Language Teaching

// One of the key aims of UCL Institute of Educations Centre for // Internet Cultures: Theory and Practice

Research in Applied Linguistics is to seek external funding for // Language and Identity

high-quality research and consultancy in the broad field of applied // Language Teacher Identity and Development

linguistics, including bilingualism and multilingualism, second // Literacy Development

language acquisition, intercultural communication, linguistic // Materials Development for Language Teaching
ethnography, semiotics and language-in-education policy and // Perspectives on Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy
practice, and undertake such research.
DISSERTATION/REPORT
// It also aims to provide research input into teaching programmes and // All students are required to write a 2,500-word research proposal which leads to the
doctoral supervision in areas of applied linguistics and English submission of a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic in applied linguistics.

language education.

This programme is delivered through a combination of lectures,

workshops, projects, supervisory tutorials, student presentations, and
student-led discussions. Within tutor-led sessions, students often engage
in individual, pair and group tasks which are then fed back to the plenary.
Students are assessed through written coursework, oral presentation,
and the dissertation. Alternative modes of assessment may be a feature
of some modules.
Your career
Graduates of this programme include university and college lecturers,
senior managers and directors of study in private and state sector
schools, textbook and materials writers, editors and publishers, education
journalists, NGO project officers, education consultants, policy advisers
and researchers, and consultants in the aviation industry.

Recent career destinations* include:

// Tamagawa University, Japan, Lecturer in English, 2015

// UNESCO Nairobi Office, Associate Project Officer, 2015

// TransAsia Airways, Taiwan, Senior Co-ordinator, 2015

// Samgye Elementary School, South Korea, Head Teacher, English
Education Section, 2015

// Brit School, Seoul, South Korea, Education Director, 2013

Employability
This programme not only provides an outstanding foundation for those
hoping to undertake PhD research and pursue an academic career, but is
also popular with students wishing to go into education or develop their
career internationally. Small group discussions and debates on the
programme help students to acquire strong presentation and negotiation
skills. Likewise, the analytical and research skills gained by students are
highly valued by employers from a range of sectors. There are many
additional activities available, both within the department and the wider
UCL community. To help students focus on employability skills whilst they
here, for example departmental talks and other networking opportunities.

* data taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 20102012 graduating cohorts
six months after graduation and, where necessary, departmental records.
Entry requirements FEES AND FUNDING
Normally a minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: 7,145 (FT)
relevant social sciences or humanities subject, or an overseas // Overseas (2016/17) entry: 15,525 (FT)
qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Fees note: Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to
English language proficiency level the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
proficiency.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Special. APPLICATION DATE
Only the IELTS or a pass to the required standard in the Institute of January 2016 entry: 7 December 2016
Education's pre-sessional English (PASHE) course are accepted. If
taking IELTS, applicants must obtain an overall grade of 7.0 with a October 2016 entry: 26 April 2016
minimum of 6.5 in the reading subtest and 6.0 in the writing
subtest.. CONTACT
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and Graduate Programme Administrator
test providers is provided at: Email: ioe.alt@ucl.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Telephone:

Your application
The deadline for January 2016 entry is 7 December 2016.

The application deadline for October 2016 entry is 26 April 2016.

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for

places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

// why you want to study Applied Linguistics at graduate level

// why you want to study Applied Linguistics at UCL

// what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme

// how your academic and/or professional background meets the

demands of this challenging programme

// where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement

is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.

Details on how to apply are available on the website at:

www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply

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