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Applied and Forensic Linguistics

Canterbury Christ Church University

United Kingdom, Canterbury

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Canterbury Christ Church University

United Kingdom , Canterbury

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Canterbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Applied and Forensic Linguistics

About

To gain the MA award you will study:

Language as a System
Language as Communication
Contemporary Issues in Applied Linguistics
Language Acquisition
Research Methods
Professional Placement

In the final trimester, with the support and guidance of an individual supervisor, you will write a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice in the field of Applied and Forensic Linguistics.

The MA Applied and Forensic Linguistics is designed for students with a passion for language and communication generally and also specifically in the context of legal settings. Participating in this programme gives you the opportunity to strengthen your theoretical knowledge of all the formal aspects of the English language, while at the same time exploring how pervasive and powerful language use is in our societies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree For programmes requiring a 2:1:
A final grade of at least Very good/76% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 For programmes requiring a 2:2:
A final grade of at least Very good/76% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0

English Program Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.

Career

Graduates of this course will be able to pursue careers in a variety of industries, including advertising, media, publishing, education, translation and language consultancy for a variety of professional fields. Others may use this as a way to start their own business. Students completing this MA might also go on to undertake a PhD in Applied Linguistics or a teaching qualification to take their practice into a school, FE or HE setting.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500

How to Apply

Taught Master's degrees

Once you’ve decided what course you’d like to apply for, you can apply directly from the course web page.* You will need to create an account in our online system.

Depending on the course you’re applying for, we may ask you to upload supporting documents, such as qualification certificates or references.

Completing your application

The application is split into several stages and you can navigate back and forth throughout the process. You can also save and return to your application at any time. Simply login whenever you want to continue with your application or check the status.

*If you are interested in MA Social Work, MSc Nursing (Adult or Mental Health) or Physician Associate Studies you need to apply via UCAS.

Applying for a part-time course

If you'd like to apply for one of our part-time courses you need to apply directly to us via our online application system.

Visit the 'apply now' section on the course page to find out if the course you're interested in has a part-time option, and to complete and submit your application.

Learn more about applying directly to us.

Applying as an international student

If you’re an international student applying for a part-time or postgraduate course at Christ Church, you can do this via the online application system in the same way as a home student.

During the application you’ll be asked to upload your Passport and Visa details, any English Language qualifications you have, official translations of your transcripts or a statement of compatibility from ENIC. You can contact ENIC at www.enic.org.uk for more information.

For help and advice about completing your application, please visit our international pages.

You can also contact our recruitment partner, InUni, to start your application. The InUni team will support and guide you throughout your admission journey.

Phone: +44 208 175 3200

Email: cccu@gus.global

Visit: https://inuni-admissions.inuniglobal.com/cccu-international