Master of Applied Linguistics

The Master of Applied Linguistics provides specialist training and a professional qualification for graduates who are working or seek to work in the fields of TESOL, second language teaching and learning, professional communication, second languages and other areas of applied linguistics. This program may also be taken for general interest. High-achieving students who complete the Minor Thesis elective may qualify for entry to Master of Arts by Research (MA), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Student who complete the Master of Applied Linguistics should:

• Acquire advanced understanding of concepts, current issues and research methods in core areas of applied linguistics
• Complete a focused piece of research if undertaking the Minor Thesis elective
• Gain specialist knowledge and research techniques in their chosen Specialisation

Please refer to individual Specialisations listed below.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Minimum entry requirement

100 point program:

A four year honours degree or equivalent, in a cognate discipline, with an average of H2B (70%) or above;

or

A three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a cognate discipline, with an average of H2B (70%) or above, and at least 2 years of documented, relevant work experience;

or

an undergraduate degree and graduate certificate in an appropriate discipline, with an average of H2B (70%) or above and at least two years of documented relevant work

experience.

200 point program:

A three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent, with an average of H2B (70%) or above.

The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit.

Students who complete the Minor Thesis elective may qualify for entry to Master of Arts by Research (MA), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

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