Overview

In tandem with the doctoral thesis, this Applied Linguistics (Structured) program from Mary Immaculate College 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.

Key Features

The taught component of the Structured PhD in Applied Linguistics (PhD AL) 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.

Programme Structure

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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Linguistics View 3 other PhDs in Linguistics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13770 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

6885 EUR / year

≈ 6885 EUR / year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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