Applied Linguistics (International) - MA Programme content
Advance your career with the MA in Applied Linguistics (International) at UL. Gain global expertise in language, research, and communications.
Key information
EU fees per year
€8,400
Non-EU fees per year
€19,200
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration
One year
Attendance
Full-time
Programme type
Taught
Delivery
In-person
Start date
September
Award
Masters
Key Information
- Delivered on-campus
- Completed full-time over one year
- Modules delivered across autumn and spring semester
- Dissertation completed in the summer semester
Students may opt to
- Replace the spring semester with an academic internship at a partner university
- Substitute the dissertation with a 12-week internship or international placement
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and applied learning
- Reflective practice and supervised research
Programme content
Core modules
- Applied Linguistics (LI6021) will introduce you to key concepts in applied linguistics, exploring how language is acquired, used, and analysed in real-world contexts.
- Research Methodologies (RM6011) will develop your ability to design, conduct, and evaluate research in applied linguistics, so you can analyse data and apply research methods effectively.
- Discourse Analysis: Theories and Methods (LI6071) will introduce you to key methods for analysing spoken and written discourse, helping you examine how language shapes meaning in different contexts.
Electives - Choose 1 from the following
- Language for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Organisations (LI6141) - Subject to availability
- Theories and Applications in Translation Studies (TR6001)
- Varieties in English (LI6051) - Subject to availability
- SLA Theories and Classroom Applications in Organisations (CTE6011) OR Professional Language Use for Language Teachers (TE6021)
- Academic Literacies for International Postgraduate Studies (AW6001)
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Applied Linguistics II (LI6072) will examine how discourse shapes inequality, globalisation influences language use, and individuals navigate linguistic and cultural identities.
- Emerging and Established Technologies in Language Studies (LI6102) will explore the interrelationships between language, emerging and established technologies
- Research Development And Dissemination - (LI6112)
Or
- External Academic Placement (LI6022) will give you the opportunity to study abroad at one of UL’s partner institutions, enhancing your intercultural communication skills while deepening your knowledge of applied linguistics.
Electives - Choose 1 from the following
- Pragmatics and Applied Linguistics (LI6082) - Subject to availability
- Contemporary Approaches in Translation Theory and Practice (TR6002)
- Language Systems 2 (LI5931) OR Professional Language Use for Language Teachers 2 (TE6002) OR Language Pedagogy for ELT (TE6012)
- Media and Language Studies (eg. Critical Economic and Media studies) (JM6012)
- Academic Literacies for International Postgraduate Students (AW6001)
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
- Research Dissertation in the area of Applied Linguistics (LI6014 & LI6024) will enable you to conduct independent research, applying theoretical and methodological skills to produce a dissertation that contributes to the field. You will work closely with a supervisor to develop your research design, analyse data, and present a coherent academic argument.
Or
- Applied Linguistics (International) Praxis (LI6013) will allow you to apply your linguistic knowledge on a 12-week internship or placement in an international setting.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
