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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Linguistics (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Linguistics (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $38,720 AUD

  • Application fee

    $120 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    077928D

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 31-May-2023 2023-05-31
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31

Overview

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.

If you have previous skills and experience in language teaching, language assessment and testing, speech pathology, language program evaluation or interpreting, the Master of Applied Linguistics pushes your career into the next stage.

Boost your professional knowledge and sharpen your vocational and career skills by specialising in one of three areas:

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Language testing
  • English language

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$58,420

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $19,700
Tuition 1 person $38,720

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • CV
  • Two Professional Referees

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Applicants to the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options: 

CourseDirect EntryIELTS (Academic)TOEFL (internet-based test)Pearson Test of English (Academic)
UMELBP Prep
(10 weeks)
N/A5.5 (no band less than 5.0)46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 542 with no communicative skill below 36
UMELBP
(10 weeks)
Successful completion of UMELBP Prep6.0 (no band less than 5.5)60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 750 with no communicative skill below 42

Exclusions

Applicants seeking entry to the following graduate coursework programs are not eligible for the UMELBP:

  • Master of Journalism
  • Master of Publishing and Communications
  • Master of Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing
  • Master of Global Media Communication
  • Graduate Diploma of Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
  • Graduate Certificate of Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
  • Graduate Diploma of Journalism (Advanced)
  • Graduate Certificate of Journalism (Advanced)

Academic background and requirement

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • Prior academic performance; and
  • Relevance of previous studies; and, if relevant
  • The professional experience

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:

  • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least an H2B (70%) or equivalent

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:

  • An honours degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least an H2B (70%) or equivalent; or
  • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, and at least two years of documented relevant work experience

Career opportunities

  • Language Analyst
  • Cross-Cultural Consultant
  • Language Teacher Trainer
  • Localization Specialist
  • Linguistic Researcher
  • Intercultural Communication Specialist
  • Language Program Director

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