Course Summary
The MA in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics gives students a solid grounding in current research, approaches, methods and theories in core areas of linguistics and encourages their effective application to a wide range of language-based phenomena in areas such as language technology, translation, language learning and teaching, the psychology of language, language planning and development, and to Law.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
-Competence in a language other than English is not required but useful.
-Applicants must have a BA or equivalent, having normally reached a 2H1 or better. Applications with a 2H2 average are considered on a case-by-case basis.
-All students must normally supply references from two academic referees who are able to provide details about the applicant’s academic abilities and motivations. Work references are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
-Students whose first language is not English and who did not complete their prior education through English (or Irish) must take an IELTS test to provide proof of their English language skills. Students are expected to reach a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.5 (particularly in writing and speaking).
-Students who fall a bit short (0.5 in one band) of the required scores may consider attending a a 10 week and 7 week course in the Applied Language Center prior to the start of the MA programme.[1]
[1] Students joining the 10 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 with no component below 5.0 (or equivalent). Students joining the 7 week programme are required to have an IELTS of 6.0 with no component below 5.5.
Application Details
The following entry routes are available:
MA Linguistics & Applied Linguistics FT (Z360)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
MA Linguistics & Applied Linguistics PT (Z361)
Duration 2 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
*Please note that the part-time option is not available for non-EU students on a student visa.
Next Intake: 2024/20245September.
Fees
EU fee per year - € 9100
nonEU fee per year - € 22600
MA Linguistics & Applied Linguistics (Z361) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4550
nonEU fee per year - € 11300
***Fees are subject to change
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Career Progression
Linguistics interfaces with a range of areas. It can lead to careers in:
language teaching
data mining
localisation
computer science
cognitive science
education
speech and language therapy
speech processing
artificial intelligence
publishing and media
Duration
MA Linguistics & Applied Linguistics PT (Z361): 2 years, Part-Time.
Delivery: Face-to-face