Master of Applied Linguistics

A Master of Applied Linguistics is ideal if you work with second language speakers and their communities, or in the fields of speech therapy and pathology, allied health, psychology or training in a variety of settings that requires skills in communication management and cross-cultural interaction.

You can choose to study two types of learning strands:

• Community
• Teaching.

The community strand focuses on the identification of linguistic differences in communities and assists in the management of this diversity. The teaching strand is best suited to those who wish to increase their competence in key areas of second language teaching in a range of contexts.

Research

If you are looking to continue on to doctoral studies, the research pathway is for you. You will complete any four units of coursework before embarking on a four-unit program of research work in the second half of your program

In some countries, completion of a research stream is a requirement for recognition of the Master's qualification. If you are from Canada and the Middle East, or are intending to live and work there, you should check registration requirements with the relevant authority in-country around the half-way point of the Master's program. This will give you time to complete your program via the research pathway if you need to do so.

Study pathways

Not sure if you want to dive straight into the masters program? You can begin by enrolling in the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics. After completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics you can put the credit you earned towards your Masters.

A pathway exists to the Doctor of Education or Doctor of Philosophy.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities also exist abroad with multinational organisations that employ graduates with skills in international relations with second language users in the workplace.

There is also demand among administrators and teachers in classrooms, in Indigenous communities associated with sectors such as Educaiton, Health and Industry.