入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： Normally a good UK Honours Degree (minimum of an upper second class) in English Language, Linguistics or a related discipline or an overseas degree recognised by Aston University, plus two references.
Applicants for the MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) should also have a minimum of two years, full-time teaching experience.
英语要求：An overall IELTS score of 7 with a minimum of Band 7 in Speaking and Writing and Band 6.5 in Reading and Listening, or
TOEFL score of 620 paper-based test (with TWE of 5.0), 260 computer-based test (with TWE of 5.0) or 105 internet-based test with a minimum of 25 in Writing and Speaking and 23 in Reading and Writing.
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £10,700
课程特征 Course Features：
Our MA Applied Linguistics (TESOL) programme is designed to meet the academic and professional needs of anyone interested in how language, especially the English Language, works in the world.
The course aims to provide you with a grounding in key linguistic concepts and models so that these can be applied top analyse a range of spoken and written data. Specifically, we aim to provide you with a solid foundation in the structure of the English language - with opportunities for the application of theoretical linguistic concepts and to develop expertise in at least two specific areas of applied linguistics. We also aim to provide you with knowledge of research skills and methods to enable you to undertake further research.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Core modules
There are five core modules:
• Lexis
• Grammar
• Analysing Spoken and Written Discourse
• Research Methods I and II
• Dissertation
Elective Modules
You will pick one module from the following:
• Theoretical Concepts of Translation Studies
• Independent Study
• TESOL Theory into Practice (only for TESOL).
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
Assessment is by written assignments, essays, written text analyses and class presentations.
Career opportunities: Graduate opportunities include research; teaching; working in the media; public relations and a host of other opportunities requiring excellent communication skills.