Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

077928D

Master of Applied Linguistics

Applied linguists have increasingly more positions for work in the world today and the Master of Applied Linguistics will train you for these jobs with a theoretical and practical foundation. Linguistics at the University of Melbourne is ranked 25 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022). This course brings a research component to your existing knowledge so that you will graduate with a competitive edge in language teaching, language assessment and language program evaluation.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online

Online/Off-campus - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

$65,050
N/A

Parkville

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

$65,050
N/A

Structure

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent); 150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent); 100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

Subjects

  • Concepts in Applied Linguistics
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Applied Linguistics Thesis
  • Projects in Applied Linguistics
  • Presenting Academic Discourse
  • Research in Applied Linguistics
  • Quantitative Methods in Language Studies
  • Language Assessment
  • English Phonetics and Phonology
  • Grammar in Use
  • Sociolinguistics and Language Learning
  • Second Language Writing
  • Language Curriculum Design
  • Second Language Pragmatics
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Language Program Evaluation
  • English in a Globalised World
  • Bilingualism
  • Discourse and Interaction
  • Transcultural Communication at Work

Entry requirements

  • To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a University of Melbourne Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).