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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
Main Campus
Lancaster, Bailrigg,
Lancaster,
Lancashire,
LA1 4YW, Northern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
October 2026
Main Campus
Lancaster, Bailrigg,
Lancaster,
Lancashire,
LA1 4YW, Northern England, United Kingdom
2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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