Applied Linguistics

The curriculum aligns with modern industry needs, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in language technology, translation, linguistic research, and foreign language teaching.

The programme has been reviewed and endorsed by the Business Council of the School of Liberal Arts (SLA), which includes both foreign and Kazakhstani experts from the fields of linguistics and foreign language education.

The programme is available in two study formats:

• Full-time (4 years) – Requires 248 academic credits and is designed for students entering with secondary education.

• Accelerated (3 years) – Designed for students with secondary vocational education, allowing them to complete 192 academic credits by re-crediting relevant coursework from college.

Students have the flexibility to design their own individual study plan, tailoring their education to their career aspirations. A detailed catalogue of the SLA is available through the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) for further guidance.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this Programme, graduates will be able to:

• apply knowledge of the lexical, grammatical and phonetic systems of the English language when conducting linguistic analysis;
• conduct research and engage in project activities in the field of linguistics and other industries;
• apply modern teaching and assessment methods;
• carry out effective communication in a multicultural and multilingual environment, both in English and in a second foreign language;
• possess analytical skills, decision-making skills and integrated problem-solving;
• express thoughts, ideas and beliefs, focusing on the specifics of the audience, context, purpose, and style;
• work with various databases for searching, determining and evaluating reliable sources of information;
• follow professional ethics;
• manage emotional intelligence in personal and professional relationships.