Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) 12 months Postgraduate Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
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# 301-320QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

32,288 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, making it key to effective communication between people in a myriad of social, cultural and economic contexts. 


The Master of Applied linguistics course prepares you for these contexts by combining practical and theoretical units in the field. It is designed for language education professionals who intend to teach English as a second or additional language in Australia or overseas.


The combination of practical and theoretical units provides a rich learning experience. Your skills in TESOL will be enhanced as you connect global issues with TESOL teaching and evaluate language teaching course design and assessment practices.


Investigating second or additional language acquisition will provide you with a backdrop to language teaching methodologies as will learning about Englishes spoken around the world.


You will also become aware of the role of language in society and acquire the skills you need to conduct your own research project in applied linguistics. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, making it key to effective communication between people in a myriad of social, cultural and economic contexts. 


The Master of Applied linguistics course prepares you for these contexts by combining practical and theoretical units in the field. It is designed for language education professionals who intend to teach English as a second or additional language in Australia or overseas.


The combination of practical and theoretical units provides a rich learning experience. Your skills in TESOL will be enhanced as you connect global issues with TESOL teaching and evaluate language teaching course design and assessment practices.


Investigating second or additional language acquisition will provide you with a backdrop to language teaching methodologies as will learning about Englishes spoken around the world.


You will also become aware of the role of language in society and acquire the skills you need to conduct your own research project in applied linguistics. 

Admission requirements

2.7+
6.5+
An education/teaching degree assessed as being the equivalent of a four-year Australian degree (normally a Bachelor of Education or a four-year combined/double education degree e.g. BSc/BEd)
OR
A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time equivalent and either a Graduate Diploma in Education, Master of Teaching or equivalent, Graduate Certificate in TESOL or CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) or equivalent
OR
A bachelor degree of at least three years full time equivalent and at least two years' full-time documented language teaching experience in the last ten years
OR an honours or master's degree.
1 Year
Jan
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

21,095 AUD
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International Students

32,288 AUD
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