MA Applied English (Online)
Our MA Applied English course is delivered through an immersive digital platform, so you can learn at your own pace, in your own space. You can deepen your understanding of English Literature, Linguistics, and Drama, with the flexibility to personalise your studies to match your interests and goals.

Modified learning
You shape your studies. Choose broad or highly specialised modules - with the flexibility to change your mind along the way.

Learn on the go
With an online course, you decide where you study. The perfect option for busy people who are always on the go.

Finance Flexibility
With three fee submission points throughout the year, you can spread payments to suit you.
" I think because there’s more choice on the Applied English MA than more traditional MA routes, it really helps you find your areas of focus because you can try so many different areas of study. And the formative feedback along the way, including willingness of pod tutors to look at small pieces of work up to 500 words, is brilliant. My only regret is I can’t go and do another 12 pods! "
This unique distance learning course goes beyond modules and essays. Your study is broken down into individual 'pods' created by subject matter experts, each designed to deepen your knowledge of the field. You have the freedom to specialise in a passion area or go cross disciplinary for a truly unique path.Our range of pods cover disciplines including:
Our range of pods cover disciplines including:
- Applied Linguistics
- Literature from the medieval era to contemporary global writing
- Drama
- Viking Studies
- Name-Studies
If you complete the full course, you'll earn a Master's degree. Depending on the pods you choose(with your tutor's help), your final qualification could be:
- MA Applied Linguistics
- MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching
- MA English Literature
- MA Literary Linguistics
- MA Medieval Englishes
- MA Modern and Contemporary Literature
- MA Name-Studies
- MA Norse and Viking Studies
- MA Professional Communication
- MA World Literatures
There’s also flexibility in the award system. If you leave at the end of the first phase of the course, you'll be awarded a PG Certificate, and if you leave at the end of the second phase, you'll receive a PG Diploma.
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A flexible, bespoke course that perfectly matches your interests and ambitions!
This course will allow you to deepen your understanding of English Literature, Linguistics, Drama, Viking Studies and more. With support from a personal advisor, you’ll go beyond ‘curriculum’ to design a programme of study that matches your interests and goals.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for busy people who want to learn at their own pace. You can access our engaging, expert-taught course content from your phone while you travel the world, or on your laptop whilst enjoying a latte in your favourite cafe.
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