MA Applied Linguistics

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: For postgraduate programs, applicants typically require a minimum academic score of 70% or above in their previous studies.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no individual band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90, with specific section requirements: Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20.
• PTE: Overall score of 63, with no section below 59.
• DET: Overall score of 120, with a minimum of 110.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

University College Cork (UCC) offers various scholarships and financial aid options to support international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships are aimed at assisting students with tuition fees, living expenses, and other educational costs. 

International Merit-Based Scholarships: UCC provides merit-based scholarships for high-achieving international students entering undergraduate or postgraduate programs. These scholarships recognize academic excellence and may cover partial tuition fees or provide stipends.

Government and External Scholarships: International students may also be eligible for scholarships offered by their home governments, non-governmental organizations, or external funding bodies. UCC assists students by providing information and support in applying for these external scholarship opportunities.

Research Scholarships and Grants: For postgraduate research students, UCC offers various grants and scholarships to support research endeavors. These scholarships often cover tuition fees and provide additional stipends for living expenses.

Sports Scholarships: UCC recognizes talented athletes and offers sports scholarships to support their academic and athletic pursuits. These scholarships assist students in balancing their sports with their studies.

Faculty-Specific Scholarships: Certain faculties or departments within UCC offer scholarships tailored to specific academic disciplines. These scholarships aim to attract exceptional students to particular programs and fields of study.

Need-Based Financial Aid: The university understands the financial challenges international students might face and offers need-based financial aid programs to assist students who demonstrate financial need.

Graduates of the MA in Applied Linguistics from University College Cork (UCC) possess a comprehensive skill set and theoretical knowledge in linguistics, providing them with diverse career opportunities in various sectors. 

1. Language Teaching/Education: Pursuing careers as language instructors or educators in schools, colleges, language institutes, or online teaching platforms. Graduates can teach English as a second/foreign language or other languages, utilizing their understanding of language acquisition and teaching methodologies.

2. Translation and Interpretation: Working as professional translators or interpreters for governmental agencies, international organizations, businesses, or freelance projects. Graduates translate written texts or interpret spoken communication in various settings.

3. Language Program Coordination: Managing language programs, curriculum development, or administrative roles in educational institutions, language schools, or corporate training departments.

4. Linguistic Researcher: Engaging in linguistic research, conducting studies in language acquisition, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, or computational linguistics. This could involve academic positions or research roles in private institutions.

5. Language Technology Specialist: Contributing to the development of language-related technologies, working in software companies, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, or language software development.

6. Multilingual Content Creation: Creating multilingual content, such as educational materials, language learning applications, digital content, or writing for multilingual publications.

7. Language Consultancy/Policy Advisor: Providing language consultancy services to corporations, government agencies, or NGOs involved in language planning, policy development, or language-related initiatives.

8. Cross-cultural Communication Specialist: Working in multicultural environments, facilitating communication between diverse linguistic and cultural groups in international business settings, diplomacy, or global organizations.

9. Speech and Language Pathology Support: Assisting speech therapists or pathologists in clinics, hospitals, or educational settings to support individuals with language or speech difficulties.

10. Academic Roles: Pursuing further academic studies or lecturing positions in universities, contributing to language-related academic programs or research.