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    Applied Linguistics MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    41%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    102
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Applied Linguistics MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    Explores language from socio-cultural, discourse, bilingual, cognitive, and global perspectives. Develops understanding of key concepts in applied linguistics through theoretical and empirical investigation of real-world language issues and global language education.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Linguistics #19 | Complete University Guide (Linguistics): 4th
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $20,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Linguistics MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Linguistics MA at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Applied Linguistics MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Applied Linguistics MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Applied Linguistics MA at UCL take to complete?
    Applied Linguistics MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Applied Linguistics MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: second-class UK Bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Applied Linguistics MA at UCL?
    Applied Linguistics MA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 41%.