The M.Phil. in Applied Linguistics at Trinity College Dublin offers you a deep dive into the dynamic field of language in contemporary society, with a particular focus on second and foreign language education. This postgraduate programme is ideal for those seeking to understand the psychological and pedagogical aspects of language acquisition and teaching, drawing on interdisciplinary insights from linguistics, educational psychology, and social psychology. You will explore critical areas such as language acquisition, curriculum design, and language testing, preparing you to address the evolving needs of global language education.
You will study this course full-time on campus over one year, or part-time over two years, engaging with core modules like Describing Grammar and Second Language Curriculum Planning. Your learning journey will include choosing electives such as Corpus Linguistics or Computer Assisted Language Learning, and culminates in a 15,000-word dissertation. You will graduate with the expertise to pursue diverse career paths in language education, research, or international programme management, or to continue your academic journey with a Ph.D.