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Degree Programme Table: Applied Linguistics (MSc) (Full-time) (PTMSCAPLIN1F)

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Year 1 Academic year: 2025/26, Starting in: September

Notes:
The MSc in Applied Linguistics programme consists of a combination of compulsory courses and optional courses. As some courses may not be available in particular academic years, students should consult the current academic year's course information on DRPS.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses
Issues in Applied Linguistics
LASC11028 10 credits
Dissertation: MSc in Applied Linguistics
LASC11036 60 credits
Research Ethics Training in Linguistics and English Language
LASC11145 0 credits
Introduction to Phonology and Phonetics
LASC11031 10 credits
Sociolinguistics
LASC11180 10 credits
Dissertation support for Linguistics and English Language
LASC11175 0 credits

Course options

Group A

Select exactly 30 credits in this group.

Option Courses 1

Select between 20 and 30 credits of the following courses
Introduction to Syntax
LASC11085 10 credits
Introduction to Phonology
LASC11089 10 credits
Introduction to Discourse Analysis
LASC11093 10 credits
Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
LASC11143 10 credits
Pragmatics (10 Credits)
LASC11169 10 credits
Introduction to Multimodality
LASC11178 10 credits
AND

Option Courses 2

Select between 0 and 10 credits of the following courses
Guided Research in Linguistics and English Language Semester 1
LASC11163 10 credits
Online Experiments for Language Scientists
LASC11167 10 credits
Quantitative Methods in Linguistics and English Language (MSc)
LASC11187 10 credits
AND

Group B

Select exactly 60 credits in this group.

Option Courses 3

Select between 20 and 60 credits of the following courses
Global Englishes (MSc)
LASC11079 20 credits
Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching
LASC11101 20 credits
Discourse Analysis
LASC11159 20 credits
Bilingual Interaction
LASC11176 20 credits
AND

Option Courses 4

Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Second Language Acquisition
LASC11014 20 credits
Cognitive Linguistics
LASC11155 20 credits
Syntax: Theory and Practice
LASC11162 20 credits
Guided Research in Linguistics and English Language Semester 2
LASC11166 20 credits
Semiotics MSc
LASC11183 20 credits
AND

Level 11 courses in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences

Select between 0 and 20 credits from Level 11 courses in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Notes:
A wide range of level 11 courses are available within and outwith PPLS. With the Programme Director's approval, a student may be able to choose courses from these to complete their credit count.
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