The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics:

The graduate programs in Applied Linguistics at King Saud University are among the leading programs in the Kingdom. Founded in 1987, these programs are one of the oldest and most distinguished graduate programs in Applied Linguistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with more than two thousand graduates. The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics program seeks to prepare academically distinguished graduates and researchers in applied linguistics by providing its students with a supportive learning and educational (academic) environment. The program aims to prepare a graduate who can organize and evaluate various educational materials. The program also qualifies graduates who can deal with society's linguistic problems. The program introduces students( problems by introducing them) to new technical developments such as modern statistical programs and their role in education, research, and language training. The students of the program also learn the optimal linguistic research methods. The program also aims to develop the student’s ability to improve and build language and linguistic assessment programs in the Kingdom.