MA in Applied English Language Studies (2021 curriculum)

MA in Applied English Language Studies (2021 curriculum)

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Program profile

The MA in Applied English Language Studies aims to produce graduates who can communicate efficiently in academic and professional contexts, analyze English in academic and professional contexts and develop research and innovations beneficial for professional practice via practical application of contemporary theories in English language studies.

The skills you will develop in program can help prepare you for a number of different careers, including:

  • Teacher in public or private schools
  • University lecturer
  • Researchers
  • Translator or interpreter
  • Editor or proofreader
  • Content creator
  • International relations specialist

Location

Onsite study at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus

Study Duration

2 Years (full-time)

Study Schedule

  • Weekday (Monday-Wednesday)
  • Weekend (Friday-Sunday)
More info

Candidates should indicate their availability for weekday or weekend study when contacted. A final decision regarding the study schedule will be made at the end of the first application period (March 2024).

Application and Study Period

  • Apply by February 2025 (date TBC)
  • Courses run July-March with a semester break in November

Study plans

Courses

Our core courses cover key aspects of applied English language studies and help students develop the competences they need to complete their study and further their career.

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  • Foundations in English Language Studies (Year 1, Semester 1)
  • Second Language Acquisition (Year 1, Semester 1)
  • Current Issues in Applied English Language Studies (Year 1, Semester 1)
  • Research Methodology (Year 1, Semester 2)

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We offer a range of elective courses in different areas of applied linguistics that allow students to gain new theoretical and practical knowledge.

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  • Communicative Language Assessment
  • Communicative Curriculum and Material Development
  • Teaching and Assessing Communicative Language Skills
  • English Teacher Coaching
  • Translation and Intercultural Communication
  • Sociolinguistics of English as a Global Language
  • Digital Technology for English Language Teaching and Learning
  • Applied Corpus Linguistics
  • Discourse Analysis for Language Professionals
  • English for Language Teachers
  • English for Professional Development

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Students are provided with several non-credit courses to help develop their English language competency.

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  • Improving English Language Skills (Year 1, pre-sessional)
  • Academic English (Year 1, Semester 1)
  • English for Research Publication (Year 2, Semester 2)

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Entry requirements

To apply for the program, you must have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in either a related field (English, Linguistics, Intercultural Communication) or any other field if you have relevant professional experience. Contact us if you are not sure about your qualifications.
  • A valid English proficiency score equivalent to CEFR B1 from a recognized test, for example IELTS (5.0 or above), TOEFL ITP (500 or above), TOEFL iBT (38 or above), PSU-TEP (B1 or above). Note: Graduates of the BA in English at the Faculty of Liberal Arts may also use their TOEIC score as part of their application.

How do I apply?

  • Prepare electronic versions of these important documents before beginning the process:
    • Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript
    • Certificate from a recognized English proficiency test
    • CV/resume with details of professional experience
  • Apply online at https://grad-mis.psu.ac.th/admission/home.php
  • You will be contacted for an interview with the program committee.

Tuition fees

Domestic students: 27,000 Thai baht per semester (regular program)

International students: 54,000 Thai baht per semester (regular program)

Scholarship opportunities

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Prince of Songkla University are offering various scholarships to students starting in 2024:

  • The Faculty of Liberal Arts offers two tuition fee waivers (100% scholarships at domestic rate) per year. Students who commit to publish their work in international journals are also eligible for 50% coverage of tuition fee cost (domestic rate). To apply for this scholarship, prepare (1) a motivation letter and (2) a resume and submit them with your application for MA study. For more details, see Faculty of Liberal Arts Research Funding for Graduate Students.
  • The PSU Graduate School is offering up to 25 full scholarships for MA students (fees at domestic rate and monthly expenses). To apply for this scholarship, you must first be accepted in our MA programme and must then prepare a research proposal (approximately 10 pages). For details, see: Academic and Research Scholarships Information at the PSU Graduate School
  • Tuition fee scholarships (50%) may also be awarded by the Research Center for Language, Culture, and Human Development in Lower ASEAN. For information about these scholarships, contact the center or the lecturers affiliated with it directly.