Applied Linguistics

MRes

  • Entry year 2026
  • Duration Full time 1 year
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Overview

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Complete your MRes with world-leading experts, with Linguistics at Lancaster University ranking 3rd in the world by QS World Rankings 2025.

This programme provides you with research training and the opportunity to conduct your own research via a dissertation project in the broad area of Applied Linguistics. You will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the major theoretical and methodological debates in a wide variety of sub-fields of Applied Linguistics, including:

  • Language Learning and Teaching
  • Corpus Linguistics
  • Discourse Studies
  • Language Testing
  • Forensic Linguistics

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education.

English language requirements

We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking.

We also consider other English language qualifications and if your score is below our requirements, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language programmes.

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Pre-master's programmes

Delivered in partnership with INTO Lancaster University, our one-year tailored pre-master's pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University master's degrees. Visit INTO Lancaster University for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.

Course structure

Detailed module information for this postgraduate programme will follow shortly. However, if you have any questions please contact the department.

Fees and funding

We set our fees on an annual basis and the 2026/27 entry fees have not yet been set.

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Scholarships and bursaries

Details of our scholarships and bursaries for 2026-entry study are not yet available, but you can use our opportunities for 2025-entry applicants as guidance.

Check our current list of scholarships and bursaries.

Important information

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