Transform your understanding of language, culture, and communication—and prepare for an international career in language education.
The Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics MA offers theory, research, and practical training. This covers international and intercultural communication, alongside foreign and second language learning and teaching.
We also provide training on the analysis of language in use in a variety of settings, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
The Applied Linguistics pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA.
Lecturers from both Applied Linguistics and Cross-Cultural Communication combine to deliver this programme.
Our Applied Linguistics academic staff have teaching and research expertise in:
If you're interested in a career in language teaching, but have little or no previous teaching experience, you can take introductory modules in TESOL. You'll gain practical skills and knowledge needed for language teaching and learning.
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