This postgraduate programme represents a one year full-time (or part-time) advanced study of the current state of scholarship in language study and linguistics. It provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary and sub-disciplinary dimensions of linguistics, and offers students the ability to develop a critical facility in applying theoretical models and frameworks in language study.
Students take 180 credits worth of modules, including the dissertation element (60c). Students are required to take the module Approaches to language and Linguistics (15c) and the module Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (15c). Students can choose an additional 90 credits from a range of taught elective modules.
The degree equips students with a very high level of knowledge and skills in applied linguistics, critical and adaptable thinking. It is an excellent preparation for doctoral research study.
AUTUMN SEMESTER
Students take TWO compulsory modules:
Module Title
- Approaches to Language and Linguistics
- Grammar and Discourse
Students must choose at least ONE optional module from the following:
Module Title
- Text, Talk, and Corpus Analysis
- Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Students take ONE optional module from the following:
Module Title
- Psychology of Language
- The Globalisation of English
- Sociolinguistics of Work
SPRING SEMESTER
Students must choose FOUR optional modules from the following:
Module Title
- Business and Organisational Communication
- World Englishes: East and South-East Asia
- Teaching Language and Literature
- Language and Gender
- Literary Linguistics
- Syllabus Design and Methodology 1
- Language Testing and Assessment
- Intercultural Communication
SUMMER
Module Title
- Dissertation
TOTAL: 180 credit
Please note: This degree structure and modules may be subject to change.
A good honours degree (usually a 2:1) in a relevant subjectIf you are not a native English speaker, or have not completed a degree taught in English, then the following English Language requirement will apply:IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) or TOEFL IBT: 100 (no less than 19 in any element) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL iBT® test: 100
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- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Scholarships
To encourage academic excellence, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is now offering a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships to international students. Scholarships for up to 33% are available on merit.
In addition to our PhD scholarship opportunities, for 2014 entry, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is offering five types of non-competitive scholarships and two types of competitive scholarships.
Competitive scholarships
Ningbo Government International Student Scholarship for Academic Excellence*
This scholarship is awarded to approximately twelve academically talented applicants who each receive a tuition fee scholarship of 30,000 RMB.
Students who would like to apply for this scholarship should hold, or be on course to achieve a 2:1 They will need to prepare the following documents and submit to the Recruitment & Admissions Office by 31 May 2014:
- Application form
- A personal statement of 500 words. Students may go a maximum of 10% under, or over the word count. Students may choose to use the personal statement from their main course application, or submit a second statement.
In 2013, students from the following countries were successful in being awarded a Ningbo Governmentt Scholarship:
- Canada
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Lithuania
- Mexico
- Singapore
- UK
- USA
We encourage qualified applicants from all countries to apply for this scholarship.
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China High Achievers Scholarship
Each year the University rewards 25 international applicants with a 20,000 RMB scholarship towards their tuition fee. Scholarships are largely reserved for students with outstanding academic results, but consideration is also given to students with exceptional extra-curricular achievements or employment accolades.
All masters applicants are automatically assessed for the awards which are announced shortly after the course application deadline of 31 May.
In 2013, students from the following countries were successful in being awarded a High Achievers Scholarship:
- Albania
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea
- Lithuania
- Mauritius
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Russia
- Spain
- Syria
- Thailand
- USA
President's Scholarship and Provost's Scholarship (two-year masters only)
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic results in the previous academic year. The amount of each scholarship and the ratio of winners are as follows:
Level /Amount (RMB/Year) /Ratio of Winners
- President's Scholarship / 25,000 / 2%
- Provost's Scholarship / 18,000 / 3%
* With the exception of the Ningbo Government Scholarship for International Students, allocation of all the listed scholarships is administered by The University of Nottingham Ningbo China and requires no additional application process.
Non-competitive scholarships
Alumni Scholarship*
In recognition of the academic ability of University of Nottingham graduates, students applying for postgraduate studies at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China and who have previously studied at undergraduate level at The University of Nottingham, UK, China or Malaysia are entitled to a 10% tuition fee scholarship.
Family Scholarship*
A 10% fee reduction for the children, brothers, sisters, husbands or wives of students who are currently registered on award bearing courses at The University of Nottingham Ningbo or who have already successfully completed award-bearing courses.
Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship
Scholarships of 10% towards tuition fees are available to students who:
- are a graduate of a U21 partner university AND
- are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
- register on a new full-time degree programme at UNNC in September 2014
The scholarship is for the first year only and is presented once the evidence of successfully completed study at a Universitas 21 Partner University is received.
Study Abroad and International Exchange Alumni Scholarship
Scholarships of 10% towards tuition fees are available to students who:
- have attended The University of Nottingham on a Study Abroad or International Exchange programme AND
- are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
- register on a new full-time degree programme at Nottingham in September 2014
The scholarship is for the first year only and is given once the evidence has been completed and Study Abroad or Exchange status has been confirmed by us.
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