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MA in Chinese Studies, MA in French, MA in German, MA in Spanish, MA in Applied Linguistics (with at least a II.2 degree respectively), or equivalent.  Students who do not hold an MA or equivalent qualification (only admitted in exceptional cases) may be required to take modules from the SMLLC MA programme. Students may, in consultation with their supervisor and the Head of School, take additional MA modules.

Minimum English language requirements: 

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

The student, in consultation with his/her supervisor, will devise a research plan. It is advised that students also avail of the opportunity to take Generic/Transferrable Skills modules (GST11, GST13, GST15 or other) and/or Subject-specific/Advanced Specialist modules (any of the ALIS84X modules, e.g. ALIS840, ALIS841 or ALIS842).

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The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

APPLIED LINGUISTICS & INTERCULTURAL STUDIES The PhD in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies. The research profiles of staff members are very varied, covering applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, corpus linguistics, bi- and multilingualism, second-language pedagogy, intercultural studies, intercultural competence and the role of English in a globalised world. Research in related areas is also welcome, including language-specific research in applied linguistics and intercultural studies in (or through) German, Spanish or French. Commences September (or other agreed time) Notes: All students should consult with their supervisor before registering for modules. This is especially important in the first year of your research studies as not all modules are suitable for Year 1 students. Modules with a FM or GST prefix are managed by the Research Development Office. Please consult with your supervisor before registering for these modules. Students who wish to register for FM and GST modules in semester 2 must contact the MU Research Skills Development Programme rsdp@mu.ie. UPDATE October 2023: new modules ML811 and ML812 now added to this subject. Students interested in registering for one or both of these modules in 2023-24 should contact the School of Modern Languages at E: smllc@mu.ie. AL900 - APPLIED LINGUISTICS & INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACADEMIC WRITING MODULE GST3 5 2 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS (PUBLICATION) FM809 5 Year-Long ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS: CONFERENCE PRESENTATION FM806 5 Year-Long CONFERENCE ORGANISATION FM801 5 Year-Long CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION AND EVALUATION ML801 5 Year-Long ETHICS AND ACADEMIC PRACTICE FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS GST15 5 Year-Long FIELD RESEARCH 1 SO815 10 Year-Long FIELD RESEARCH 2 SO816 10 Year-Long FINDING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RESEARCH GST2 5 Year-Long GRANT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE GST8 5 Year-Long INNOVATION AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION GST10 5 2 ISSUES AND STRATEGIES IN CONTEMPORARY MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES ID811 5 1 OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION FM805 5 Year-Long POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM ML811 5 Year-Long POSTGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM - ORGANISATION AND PRESENTATION ML812 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1 5 1 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1X 5 2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYABILITY GST1 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - THESIS COMPLETION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT GST11 5 2 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS SO867 5 2 RESEARCH FUNDING APPLICATION GST13 5 1 RESEARCH PLACEMENT FM803 5 Year-Long RESEARCH SKILLS 1: DATA COLLECTION CFA603 5 1 SEMINAR SERIES FM808 5 Year-Long WINTER SCHOOL/SUMMER SCHOOL/SHORT COURSE FM807 5 Year-Long WORK-BASED PLACEMENT FM802 5 Year-Long

Programme Director Programme Director Dr Elyse Ritchey
Email Elyse.Ritchey@mu.ie 
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/german
Address School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, German Studies, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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The PhD in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies equips its students for entry into a number of career paths, as well as providing existing practitioners and professionals with an opportunity for continuous professional development. These include: teaching at various levels (particularly university), school management, the business world, politics, publishing and marketing, the media, public relations, journalism, materials development, adult education and support, and indeed further study to postdoc level.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site