StudyQA — Master: Applied Linguistics — University of Liverpool

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We've designed this programme for teachers, teacher trainers and materials writers, researchers and administrators in the field of Foreign Language Teaching (particularly English as a Foreign Language).

More particularly, the programme aims to:

Increase your awareness and knowledge of relevant areas of applied linguistics research and theory
Help you to apply relevant applied linguistics research and theory to the practicalities of language teaching
Assist you in developing a deeper understanding of current classroom methodology, as well as of current developments in testing, in course design and in materials development
Increase your awareness and knowledge of the latest approaches to language analysis, and of their potential for application to language teaching.

Normally you’ll need a first degree and relevant professional experience before applying for this programme.

Our academic staff have extensive experience of teaching internationally and working on projects and have active research interests and publications. Student feedback consistently indicates how much they appreciate our tutors’ friendly and patient support as well as their excellent academic and professional abilities.

You’ll take six compulsory modules, along with two further module options from the selection below. There’ll also be a dissertation to write, normally on a subject related to the topics covered in the taught modules.

Compulsory modules

Introduction To Discourse Analysis (ENGL640)
Methods of English Language Teaching (ENGL641)
Principles of Course and Materials Design (ENGL672)
Research Skills (ENGL642)
Functional Grammar (ENGL647)
Lexis and Vocabulary Teaching (ENGL670)
Applied Linguistics Dissertation (ENGL682)

Optional modules

Psychology and Language Learning (ENGL649)
Speaking and Listening (ENGL645)
Reading and Writing (ENGL644)
Testing and Assessment of Language Performance

Requirements

Applicants should have a good first degree, usually in English, Linguistics or Education, but candidates who have studied other subjects may be considered.Teachers with more than one year relevant experience are eligible for this MA. If applicants do not have teaching experience they should apply for the MA in TESOL.
Russian students holding a Magistr Degree at Grade 4, a Specialist Diploma (5 year programme) at Grade 4.25 or a Baklavar (Bachelors) Degree at Grade 4.5 (all scores on 5.0 scale).
School or college transcripts or certificates
University/degree transcripts and certificates upon completion. (Partial transcripts are acceptable at point of application)
Evidence of English language ability
A personal statement explaining why you want to undertake the programme and why you feel you are a suitable candidate
Details of two people prepared to provide references (these should be academic references if you have been in full-time education in the last three years)
A research proposal (if applicable)
CV (if applicable)
Portfolio (if applicable)
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
TOEFL iBT 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 21, Reading – 22, Speaking 23
Please be advised that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration as a Secure English Language Test (SELT). However, at the current time the university is continuing to accept TOEFL, at the required level, for entry on to Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes.