Graduate
Master of Applied Linguistics
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Master of Applied Linguistics investigates language-related phenomena in society, providing a theoretical and empirically grounded basis for practical applications spanning foreign language teaching, TESOL, translating and interpreting, intercultural communication, language policy and diagnosing language disorders. The degree suits professionals working with linguistically and culturally diverse populations in education, law, psychology or medicine, as well as those designing language curricula, developing speech recognition technology, or shaping language policy. Three entry streams accommodate different prior qualifications: a one-year, 48-credit-point stream, a 1.5-year, 72-credit-point stream, and a two-year, 96-credit-point stream, letting the program adapt to how much relevant background a student already has. It suits linguists, language teachers and professionals working with language and communication who want deeper theoretical grounding alongside practical, research-based analytical skills.
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Course structure
- LINGGS Applied Linguistics C
- LINGIS Applied Linguistics B
- LINGHS Applied Linguistics A
Admissions
1 year (48 UOC) program (Specialisation A) One of the following: An honours degree or graduate diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65) Students in this specialisation will receive 48 UOC in advanced standing upon entry to the program, and will complete a 1 year (48 UOC) program of study. 1.7 year (72 UOC) program (Specialisation B) One of the following: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65) An honours degree or graduate diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65) Students in this specialisation will receive 24 UOC in advanced standing upon entry to the program, and will complete a 1.7 year (72 UOC) program of study. *It is expected that a graduate diploma will have b...
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