How long is the Applied Linguistics MA at University of Birmingham?

The MA in Applied Linguistics at University of Birmingham has a duration of 1 Year.

Is Applied Linguistics at University of Birmingham full-time or part-time?

This MA is offered Full-time (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Applied Linguistics course taught?

The course is taught at Birmingham.

Applied Linguistics

Name: Applied Linguistics
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University of Birmingham

Last updated 24 March 2026

Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year English language

About this course

Do you want a solid foundation in linguistics and the freedom to explore your passions? Develop your expertise in the areas of language study that interest you the most.

Embark on your journey as a language professional, or gain the skills to enhance your current career. You'll develop critical and analytical skills, preparing you for further academic research or for a professional role involving linguistics.

We also offer a distance learning programme over 2.5 years.

Course highlights

At Birmingham, we explore the boundaries of linguistics and their application in the real world.

Our academics specialise in fields including corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis and language pedagogy.

Our research isn't just theoretical. You'll learn from experts uncovering how linguistics impacts daily life and society, from applied linguistics and second language acquisition to figurative language and uses of metaphor.

Whichever fields you choose to explore, you'll be part of a world Top 30 Linguistics department that's renowned for research excellence (QS World University Rankings 2024).

Explore linguistic theories in various contexts, from media and culture, to globalisation, and power and identity.

Take advantage of our research specialisms and discover second language acquisition and TESOL alongside core modules in applied linguistics.

Be part of a thriving English Language and Linguistics department, with opportunities to attend research talks, summer schools and conferences.

Opportunities to enhance your learning with our annual corpus linguistics summer school and regular research events.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Birmingham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Birmingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators

2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

4135 Library clerks and assistants

2471 Librarians

2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

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Course Details

Qualification: MA
Study Mode: Full-time
Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: 2025
Academic Year: 2025
Campus / Location: Birmingham
Scheme: Postgraduate
Subjects: English language

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