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Study a Masters at ARU

Gain a competitive edge with a Masters from ARU.

Whether you want to study a Masters in Education, International Relations or Applied Linguistics and TESOL, ARU help you to prepare for the future with our employability focussed degrees.

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Why choose a Masters at ARU?

Our dedicated careers and employability service offers advice and guidance for Masters students to amplify their career possibilities and stand out from the crowd. A Masters gives you the opportunity to learn from experts – and ultimately to become an expert in your own right if you choose to progress to doctoral study.

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Choose your course

MA Education

Develop and enhance your professional skills and understanding of contemporary professional teaching practice for work in any role in any educational setting.

MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Advance your career in language teaching, or even take it international. Explore the latest linguistics theories and apply them to your classroom practice.

International Student Barometer 2024

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92% of respondents are satisfied with their overall experience at ARU.

(ISB 2024, Wave 2, Overall Satisfaction)
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96% of respondents are satisfied with the communication with their tutors at ARU.

(ISB 2024, Wave 2, Learning Satisfaction)
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75% of respondents are satisfied with the opportunity to earn money while studying.

(ISB 2024, Wave 2, Living Satisfaction)
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98% of respondents feel safe and secure on campus.

(ISB 2024, Wave 2, Living Satisfaction)
Thuy, an MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL student at ARU, looking and smiling to camera Hear from Thuy

Hear from current students

MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL graduate Thuy shares her experience of how her modules helped her prepare for her current job as an International Programme and Student Services Officer.

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How to apply

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