Master of Applied Linguistics (MC-APPLING)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2017 Delivered: On Campus or Online
About this course
Contact
Currently enrolled in this course:
- General information about enrolment: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact Stop 1
Coordinator
Dr Paul Gruba
Overview
| Award title | Master of Applied Linguistics |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2017 |
| CRICOS code | 026665M |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 9 |
| Credit points | 100 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months full-time or 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time or 24 months part-time |
Please note that MC-APPLING Master of Applied Linguistics will not longer be accepting new applications from 2013, the program from 2013 will be offered as MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics. Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2014.
The Master of Applied Linguistics provides specialist training and a professional qualification for graduates who are working or seek to work in the fields of TESOL, second language teaching and learning, professional communication, second languages and other areas of applied linguistics. This program may also be taken for general interest. High-achieving students who complete the Minor Thesis elective may qualify for entry to Master of Arts by Research (MA), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Links to further information
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirement
200 point program:
An undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree) or equivalent, with at least H2B (70%) average.
100 point program:
An honours degree (equivalent to a four year Australian Honours Degree) or equivalent, in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average;
or
An undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree) or equivalent, in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, and at least 2 years of documented, relevant work experience or equivalent.
or
An undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree) and graduate certificate in an appropriate discipline, with an average of H2B (70%) or above and at least two years of documented relevant work experience or equivalent.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit.
Intended learning outcomes
Student who complete the Master of Applied Linguistics should:
- Acquire advanced understanding of concepts, current issues and research methods in core areas of applied linguistics
- Complete a focused piece of research if undertaking the Minor Thesis elective
- Gain specialist knowledge and research techniques in their chosen Specialisation
Graduate attributes
Course structure
Please refer to individual Specialisations listed below.
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.
Majors, minors & specialisations
Further study
Students who complete the Minor Thesis elective may qualify for entry to Master of Arts by Research (MA), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Last updated: 14 March 2025