Overview

Key Features

The taught component of the Applied Linguistics (Structured) programme of the Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick aims to provide a broad-based course of study in language description (language systems: grammar, lexis and phonology), theories of Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, frameworks for the study of discourse, as well as specialist research skills for the empirical analysis of language in context. Specifically, it aims to:

Enhance the professional knowledge of language teachers and language professionals by focusing on the core features of language as a system (grammar, lexis and phonology), language learning and acquisition, as well as language in its broader societal context.

Develop students’ ability to utilise theoretical frameworks for the analysis of discourse to address specific language-related real-world problems concerning the learning, use, teaching and assessment of language;

Promote an in-depth understanding of the key issues and debates in the field of Applied Linguistics;

Develop specialist skills in the empirical analysis of language in context using corpus linguistics and other digital tools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Features of Language: Grammar, Vocabulary and Phonology

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Academic Writing: lexicogrammar and discourse

Sociolinguistics

Second Language Acquisition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 10 other PhDs in Language Studies in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Any one of the following criteria must be met for entry:

A first class honours primary degree in Applied Linguistics or a related area.

A 2.1 honours Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics or a related area.

A 2.2 honours Master’s degree, plus two years’ experience in Language Teaching, publishing or translation, or related fields.

Alternatively, if you meet the below criteria, you may apply for MIC's MA in Applied Linguistics. You may then transfer to Year 2 of the Structured PhD in Applied Linguistics if you meet progression requirements including required grade average on this programme:

A 2.2 honours primary degree, plus two years’ experience in Language Teaching, publishing or translation, or related fields.

Tuition Fee

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International

12800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12800 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

4378 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4378 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Limerick

850 - 1150 EUR /month

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