Applied Linguistics , MRes

Duration: Full-time 12 months, Part-time 24 months

This programme aims to provide research training and interdisciplinary insights into the study of applied linguistics, according to the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate training guidelines.

It prepares candidates for further research leading to doctoral degrees. It is approved by the ESRC for the award of studentships to UK and EU candidates.

Coursework and assessment

The programme is modular based with assessment through course work associated with each of the taught modules. You take modules to a total value of 180 credits. These include:

  • 60 credits of generic social science research training
  • 60 credits of discipline-specific training (including bilingualism and bilingual education, language and cross-cultural communication, interaction in social and professional context, discourse analysis, TESOL, language acquisition and disorder)
  • 60-credit research project.

Assessment is by course work associated with each of the taught modular courses, including short class tests and submitted work. The research project comprises a portfolio of critical reviews of literature, case reports, pilot experiments or draft conference/journal articles, or a dissertation.

Entry requirements

You should be a graduate of linguistics or a language-related subject; work experience in a language-related profession is desirable, although not essential. If you wish to apply for an ESRC studentship you should also fulfil the requirements laid down by the ESRC. Applicants whose first language is not English should hold IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575 (paper-based) or 233 (computer-based), or equivalent.

Fees for academic year 2005-06 were:

  • UK/EU: full time £3,250 part time £1,625
  • Overseas: full time £8,500 part time £4,250

For further enquiries about this programme, please contact:

Yvonne Rutherford
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6569
Fax: +44 (0) 191 222 6546
E-mail: pgrecls@newcastle.ac.uk