MA in Applied English Language Studies (Professional)

MA in Applied English Language Studies

Professional Track

Program profile

The MA in Applied English Language Studies (Professional Track) aims to produce graduates who can rely on a range of advanced knowledge about English to grow their professional skillset. You will take courses to help you improve your ability to communicate in English and will be able to choose how to apply your newly acquired knowledge in professional contexts.

Want to focus on research skills? Have a look at our Academic Track!

The track is intended to upskill working professionals in a range of jobs, including:

  • Teacher in public or private schools
  • Educational administrator
  • Translator or interpreter
  • Editor or proofreader
  • Content creator
  • International relations specialist
  • Civil servant (e.g. customs agent, immigration officer)

Location

Hybrid study at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus

Study Duration

1.5-2 Years (full-time)

Study Schedule

  • Weekend (Saturday-Sunday)

Application and Study Period

  • Apply by April 2026 (date TBC)
  • Courses run July-March with a semester break in November

Study plan

Modules and courses

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

The language and professional development courses will help you improve your ability to communicate in English and to apply new knowledge to your workplace.

Students can choose from a range of elective modules and courses according to their own interest.

Work-integrated study: Courses in the Professional Track allow working professionals to study alongside their work and immediately transfer knowledge from classes to workplace. Aside from taking classes, your lecturers will ask you to analyze your own work, to develop ideas for how to improve your way of working and to try them out immediately.

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Study mode and schedule

Students in the Professional Track participate in a mix of online and onsite activities (hybrid study). If onsite, activities take place at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus. All activities are scheduled on weekends (Saturday-Sunday).

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 (4.5 or above), TOEFL ITP (460 or above), TOEFL iBT (53 or above), PSU-TEP (60 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: 30,000 Thai baht per semester (special program)

International students: 60,000 Thai baht per semester (special program)

Scholarship opportunities

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Prince of Songkla University are offering various scholarships to students starting in 2025:

  • 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 periodically offers 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.