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Theoretical and Applied Linguistics by Advanced Study is no longer accepting new applications.
Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Courses are highly competitive and a first class honours degree is strongly preferred, although under exceptional circumstances a high 2.i honours degree will be considered.
Beginners in linguistics are advised not to apply. Although the MPhil by Advanced Study contains a taught component in the first term of the course, it is intended for students who already have an extensive background in Linguistics. It is not intended as a conversion course. Occasionally students with a degree in a neighbouring discipline (for example psychology, philosophy or education) are considered for acceptance but they have to demonstrate familiarity with concepts, problems, and theories in theoretical and applied linguistics that puts them on par with other applicants.
Applicants for a language pathway must be able to demonstrate advanced reading knowledge in the language(s) concerned.
Although admissions interviews are generally not held, an interview will be held prior to recommending an offer of admission in some cases (including cases where applicants have been shortlisted for ESRC funding).
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.5 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 110 |
CAE
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
CPE
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).