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Postgraduate study

Postgraduate Study Aston University

The School of Languages and Social Sciences runs a range of Postgraduate programmes for career or personal development - by delivery on campus or via distance learning.

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Taught on-campus courses  

Taught distance learning courses

Research Degrees - on campus 

Research Degrees - distance learning

Taught on campus


MA in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL)

MA in TESOL and Translation Studies

MA in Translation in a European Context 

MA in Translation Studies  

MA in the European Union & International Relations 

Joint MA in Multilevel Governance and International Relations - scholarships available

Double MA in Europe & the World  

Double MA in Governance and International Politics

MA in International Relations and Global Governance   

MA in Social Research and Social Change 

MA in Public Policy and Social Change  

Taught by distance learning


Certificate in Advanced Studies in ELT 

MSc in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

MSc in Teaching English for Specific Purposes (TESP) 

MSc in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) 

MSc in Educational Management in TESOL (EMT)

MSc in Applied Linguistics 

MSc in Forensic Linguistics  

How to apply

Finance & Fees

Finance & Fees

A postgraduate degree from Aston is an investment in your future. At Aston, we offer a range of support and advice on money matters.

LSS Scholarships & Bursaries

LSS Scholarships & Bursaries

Aston University offers a range of financial support packages to assist Language and Social Sciences students with the cost of tuition fees and living expenses.

Research opportunities

Research opportunities

Through our commitment to engaging in rigorous and relevant cross-disciplinary research, the School of Languages and Social Sciences is home to a vibrant research community.

Distance Learning

Distance Learning

Postgraduate-level distance learning is over 25 years old at Aston - making us one of the most experienced providers of off-campus learning programmes in the UK.