Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies

The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies. 

Key facts

On the Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University 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.

Careers and opportunities 

• 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.

Courses include:

• Issues and Strategies in Contemporary Modern Language Studies

• Innovation and Research Commercialisation

• Academic Writing Module

• Conference Organisation

• Conference Participation and Evaluation