Graduate
Master of Applied Linguistics
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Applied Linguistics at the University of Melbourne trains students for roles in language teaching, language assessment and language program evaluation, bringing a research component to existing knowledge and experience in the field. Students choose a 200-point, two-year program or a 150-point, 1.5-year program for relevant graduates, with foundation, compulsory, capstone and elective subjects.
Melbourne is ranked 26th in the world for linguistics. Graduates move into language assessment and testing, public service, TESOL and translation roles at organisations including the Australian Council for Educational Research.
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Admissions
Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. The Master of Applied Linguistics is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study or work experience in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 100 point program (1 year full-time option). To be considered for entry into the 100 point program, you must: Have a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent. Or Have a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Applied Linguistics, TESOL/TEFL, Second Language Studies (US institutions), Educational Linguistics, Linguistics. Professional experience relevant
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