Study MA Applied Linguistics - Multilingualism (China) at University of Liverpool in the UK,

About this course

About this course
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Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MA Applied Linguistics (specialisation in multilingualism) offers students a wealth of knowledge and transferable skills needed in a globalised world through the power of language.Global multilingualism has only increased with the growth of communications technologies, travel, and international trade. This cross-disciplinary programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand multilingualism across the world, gain critical awareness of the issues surrounding language development, enhance intercultural communication abilities, and strengthen cooperation and collaboration among a wide range of diverse, international communities. Learn from international staff who will introduce you to a range of perspectives on multilingualism from different disciplinary backgrounds, including linguistics, sociology, education, ethnography, etc.Obtain an understanding of the most pertinent linguistic issues facing the world today while maintaining a local perspective.Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

£120,000.00 (US$ 154,972) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/06/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

No. 111, Ren'ai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP),

Suzhou City,

Jiangsu,

215123, Southern Jiangsu, China

Entry requirements

For international students

Top 100 of 2025 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, Peoples Republic of China): 75 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark)Other universities: 80 – 85 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution. UK:UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalentNorth America:3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme Bachelor Degree in language/applied linguistics. Applicants with a first degree in other subjects of the humanities and social sciences [in areas such as sociolinguistics, communication studies, ethnography, political science, and anthropology] will be considered on an individual basis.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.