Through the wide range of optional modules available, you are able to select areas of study to suit your own academic and professional interests. During the programme, you will acquire a good knowledge of current developments in the field of applied linguistics, its relation to other disciplines, and its relevance to your professional practice. You will gain expertise in undertaking and evaluating applied linguistic research.

We offer a range of well-established programmes (one of our Master's programmes dates back to 1975). These offer a wide range of optional modules and flexibility of study type. In addition, they are well-resourced and are staffed by experienced specialists. The Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics is a founding member of the University's Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism.

Distance study students are given specially-written, accessible module course-books, together with additional materials, and have online support via the University's Virtual Learning Environment, promoting contact with tutors and fellow students.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a relevant university degree. Some professional experience (e.g. language teaching or translation) would be an advantage.

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This pathway ( MRes - Applied Linguistics) involves substantial research training modules in applied linguistics and in social science generally. The programme provides a wide range of transferable skills relevant to language research, communication skills and to project management. You will also receive a strong grounding in language analysis and choose option modules from a wide range. You are given detailed guidance on the preparation of a research proposal for their 20,000 word dissertation and, later, on the planning of your PhD topic (if you intend to transfer to a research degree).

We offer a range of well-established programmes (one of our Master's programmes dates back to 1975). These offer a wide range of optional modules and flexibility of study type. In addition, they are well-resourced and are staffed by experienced specialists. The Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics is a founding member of the University's Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism.

Distance study students are given specially-written, accessible module course-books, together with additional materials, and have online support via the University's Virtual Learning Environment, promoting contact with tutors and fellow students.

Entry Requirements

A good upper second class degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, though not necessarily linguistics. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence with their application of proficiency in the form of an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no sub-test below 6.0), or an equivalent score on another recognised test.

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It is designed especially for those working in the field of English as a second/foreign language and has modules in language description, in pedagogy and in specialist-related fields with this audience in mind. The distance study version is equivalent of the campus based version in content and assessment.

You may choose to study some modules on campus, some by distance study but there are no compulsory campus-based components for the distance programme.

The programme includes general core modules in Discourse Analysis, English Grammar, Pedagogical Phonetics and Phonology, Second Language Learning Principles, and Language Curriculum Design. Students then choose from a range of pedagogically-oriented options, followed by either a dissertation or further options.

Specially written materials are provided for distance study, and tutorial support is available by phone, fax and e-mail. Use is also made of Blackboard, the University's virtual learning environment.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have a good relevant university degree and two years' full-time experience in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Non-graduate applicants may be admitted if they have the relevant teaching qualification and several years' teaching experience.

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The LLM Oil and Gas Law/MSc Oil and Gas programme is designed to respond to the demand for professionals in the emerging oil and gas industry. The rationale behind this supply response is that the programme will contribute to the augmentation of the knowledge and skills base of the industry and ultimately lead to the optimal, sustainable use of oil and gas resources.

This programme studies the combination of legal, environmental and economic considerations which lie at the heart of the oil and gas industry. You will take modules from the School of Law, School of Economics, Politics and International Relations, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, Henley Business School, School of Construction, Management and Engineering and School of Geography and Environmental Science.

Students on the LLM Oil and Gas must take three compulsory modules (Oil and gas contract law, Legal issues in oil and gas and Project skills) and undertake an independent project, written on a topic which has a meaningful relationship to issues of oil and gas law. The remaining credits can be chosen from the list of optional modules.

In the LLM in Oil and Gas Distance Learning students choose amongst a smaller list of optional modules all of which are offered on a long distance basis. The Distance Learning programme consists of 180 credits.

The programme comprises of a taught element (140 credits) and a Project (40 credits).

Entry Requirements

Entrants to this programme can be required to have obtained a degree in law or a degree with a substantial legal component with a first or upper second class honours.

Alternatively entrants to this programme can be required to have obtained a degree in economics or a degree with a substantial economic component with a first or upper second class honours.

Candidates with a background other than law and economics (e.g. environmental science, geography) or with suitable work experience are encouraged to apply. All applicants are considered on theirindividual merits.

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The LLM International Corporate Law provides an overview of the main corporate law issues that arise in a multiplicity of transactions. It covers those aspects of law that corporate law practitioners could expect to encounter on a regular basis, including banking law, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance etc.

On completion of the LLM programme, students will be expected to be able to:

Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of corporate law in a range of areas where corporate law plays an important role.
Appreciate of the international dimensions of corporate law.
Understand, critically assess and provide practical solutions to problems of the type commonly encountered in International Corporate Law.
The overarching aim of this LLM programme is to facilitate the recognition and appreciation by students of international corporate law and permits detailed study of some aspects of law. As well as specific knowledge of corporate law, students will acquire the intellectual and practical skills expected of students with a postgraduate qualification.

The programme will also develop your practical transferable skills, including the ability to conduct independent research, both online and offline; time management, verbal and written communication, presenting and planning.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for all programmes will normally be expected to have an undergraduate honours degree in the 1st or 2nd class range, or international equivalent, with degree qualifications equivalent to a UK 2.i or higher being preferred. In particular, there are four pathways when applying for one of our postgraduate masters programmes. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis and additional factors may be taken into consideration.

English language requirements
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Students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, unless:
a) either they have undertaken previous study at an institution in a majority English speaking country;

b) or are nationals of a majority English speaking country.

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