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MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview In this course you gain the skills to progress in your language teaching career on our MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL, designed for experienced English language teachers. This course is for you if you have more than a year's professional language teaching experience. Whether you're looking to develop as an English Language teacher or take on a training or management role in education, you'll gain the confidence, skills and techniques to take the next step in your career. Course highlights Join a course designed for experienced language teachers like you. We offer this advanced level of study so you can build on your current skills and expertise. Develop your knowledge of linguistics, from how the English vocabulary works to the differences between written and spoken language. You'll discover how to apply this knowledge to enhance your language teaching. Join a World Top 40 Linguistics department that's renowned for research excellence (QS World University Rankings 2025). Broaden your knowledge of linguistics and pedagogy, learning from experts across fields of linguistics. Real world application: learn how to apply linguistic theory while designing and delivering your language teaching. Be part of a thriving English Language and Linguistics department, with opportunities to attend research talks, summer schools and conferences.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 29,160per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    14th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    147 65%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    43rd

    24
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    59th

    30

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