TheÊApplied LinguisticsÊprogramme from University of BirminghamÊcombines a range of core modules and optional modules to ensure that you develop a solid foundation in the discipline area whilst also having the flexibility to pursue your own specific research interests. This highly flexible programme is ideal for language professionals, or for those intending to become language professionals, in a range of possible careers.
Why study this course?
- FlexibilityÊÐ the variety of modules on offer will allow you to specialise and study areas of the discipline which interest you the most.Ê
- Outstanding teachingÊÐÊmembers of staff within the Department offer expertise in the use of corpora in various fields, such as English language teaching, historical linguistics, language and literature, grammar, language processing and discourse analysis.
- Excellent reputationÊÐ The Department of English Language and Linguistics is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. You will be taught by experts in the field, with a range of interests and specialisms.
- Access to fantastic resourcesÊÐÊEnglish Language and Linguistics students at Birmingham have free access to the 450-million-word Bank of English corpus, and to the hardware, software and data resources held at theÊCentre for Corpus Research. You will also have access to the resources such as theÊAcademic Writing Advisory ServiceÊand theÊBank of Assessed WorkÊto help with transitioning to postgraduate studies or if you are returning to the world of academia.
- A vibrant and active postgraduate communityÊÐ with conferences, seminars and social events there is always something happening in the Department.
Careers
Birmingham's English Language and Applied Linguistics postgraduates develop a broad range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, particularly in relation to verbal and written communication. They also develop crucial skills in organisation, time management, analysis and interpretation of information.
Many of our graduates enter roles for which their programme has prepared them, such as teaching and lecturing; others use their transferable skills in a wide range of occupations including journalism, marketing and events.
