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Taught Masters programmes in CLCS

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2013

For information on how to apply, go to the Graduate Studies Office website

To apply now, please follow this link

For more information, please consult our list of
Frequently Asked Questions

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The Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS) offers M.Phil. (taught Masters) programmes in the areas of

Taught by internationally recognised specialists, these courses are designed to appeal to those with a general or professional interest in language and how it works. The Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching courses are designed for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the language teaching professions.

Class sizes are typically relatively small (we consider a class of 20 or more to be large), and we can therefore offer considerable personal attention to our students. Lecturers and other staff are friendly and approachable, and motivated primarily by concern for students’ progress and welfare.

If you think you might be interested in applying for one of these M.Phil. programmes, please read the information on this and the following pages, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with the course coordinator, Dr Breffni O’Rourke, if you have any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

2012 orientation sessions (MS PowerPoint):

Course structure, administration, etc.

Dissertations and Research Ethics

Research Methodology tutorial series

Services and Resources

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Last updated 5 June 2013 by slscs@tcd.ie.