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Postgraduate study in Linguistics and Communication
Join one of the world's leading centres for the study of English Language, Linguistics and Communication.
We offer expert teaching and research supervision to postgraduates through our campus and online programmes.
If you choose to study online, you'll access expert teaching - we have over 25 years experience delivering distance learning TESOL courses.
Our programmes cover a range of specialisms in English Language, Linguistics and Communication, from Applied Linguistics to Digital Media and Communications.
Why study Linguistics and Communication at Birmingham?
- Top 30
English Language and Literature department
(QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Top 40
in the world for Linguistics
(QS World University Rankings 2025)
Having a master’s degree from the University of Birmingham certainly opens doors. My degree from UoB was instrumental in helping me secure my first permanent role in the UK as a Senior Teacher.
Our postgraduate degrees
- Applied Linguistics MA
- Applied Linguistics MA (Online)
- Applied Linguistics PgCert (Online)
- Applied Linguistics with TESOL MA
- Digital Media and Communications MA
- Language, Culture and Communication MA
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (Online)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert (Online)
- Linguistics and Communication (On-Campus or Online)PhD/MA by Research
Postgraduate scholarships available
Learn more about our scholarshipsThe College of Arts and Law is offering a range of scholarships for our postgraduate taught and research programmes to ensure that the very best talent is nurtured and supported.
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