Master in Applied Linguistics

• A good bachelor's from a recognized university
• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
• An interview is required to consider applicants suitability

This programme is designed particularly for both graduates with teaching experience and practising language teachers and trainers who wish to build a career in modern languages and English as a foreign language. It enables students to make an effective contribution to language learning in their organisation through research, development and the application of newly acquired knowledge, and enhance career prospects in further and higher education.

The programme introduces students to research in applied languages, in particular those research activities and themes that affect the language learning environment, including second language acquisition, language testing, and communicative language teaching. Students will also explore the interface between research in language learning and the practical learning environment. They will acquire technology skills to write and use computer-aided language learning tools.

Curriculum
Modules

• Contemporary Theories in SLA
• Syntax and Semantics
• Perspectives on Translation
• Key Issues in TESOL
• Materials Development & Language Testing
• Language Variation and Language Acquisition
• Research Methods in Language Learning and Teaching
• Dissertation

WHY TO CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

• This programme is designed particularly for both graduates with teaching experience and practising language teachers and trainers who wish to build a career in modern languages and English as a foreign language.
• It enables students to make an effective contribution to language learning in their organisation through research, development and the application of newly acquired knowledge, and enhance career prospects in further and higher education.
• The programme introduces students to research in applied languages, in particular those research activities and themes that affect the language learning environment, including second language acquisition, language testing, and communicative language teaching.
• Students will also explore the interface between research in language learning and the practical learning environment, and they will acquire technology skills to write and use computer-aided language learning tools.
• On completion of the programme the successful graduate will enjoy a wide variety of opportunities available in a range of areas, such as: Teaching, Translation, Editing,Educational Management, the Media and Publishing.

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, U.K.
The state UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH is located in London and is well known worldwide due to the high employability rate of its graduates, which demonstrates its good reputation in the labour market. UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH was ranked as the best University of London in teaching quality by the Sunday Times. The UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH offers, in cooperation with New York College, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with studies entirely in Greece, where students receive the original degree of this world-renowned British State University. New York College has a franchise agreement in accordance with the legislation of the Greek Ministry of Education and the degree you will receive at the end of your studies is awarded by the University itself.

Careers
Teacher of languages in schools, colleges or universities, or running a department of languages.