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MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Part Time
Apr 2026
2 Year
Our MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL opens doors to a wide range of rewarding and intellectually stimulating careers around the world. Whether you’re looking to build on existing experience or enter the field for the first time, this programme will give you a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills - making you a competitive candidate across language-related industries. Are you passionate about language, how it is learned, and how it can be taught effectively? If you want to explore both the theoretical foundations of language and its practical applications in teaching and learning, our MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL is designed for you.
You’ll develop a strong foundation in second language acquisition and teaching methodologies, while exploring how linguistic theory applies in practice—across areas like digital communication, AI and literacy, language policy, multilingualism, and sociopolitical discourse.
