The Master’s in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) in Chengdu, China is an academic graduate programme offered through the School of Foreign Languages for Business/Faculty of International Studies that focuses on the scientific study of language structure, language use and the application of linguistic theory to real‑world language problems. As part of the Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics discipline — one of the university’s authorised master’s degree areas — this three‑year programme combines rigorous theoretical coursework in areas such as phonetics, syntax, semantics, second‑language acquisition and language analysis with research methods and practical applications relevant to language teaching, assessment and communication. Students are trained to develop a deep understanding of how languages function, how they are learned and processed, and how linguistic insights can be applied to education, language testing, curriculum design and related professional practice, while also building high proficiency in their chosen language(s). The research‑oriented nature of the degree prepares graduates for careers in academic research, language education, curriculum and materials development, language assessment and consulting, as well as roles that require strong analytical and communicative skills in linguistics‑related fields. Faculty involvement in diverse linguistic research and the programme’s academic focus support student engagement with current issues and methodologies in linguistics and applied linguistics.

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