Master of Applied Linguistics (MC-APLING) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

1. 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.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance; and
• relevance of previous studies; and, if relevant
• the professional experience

 

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. The minimum English language requirement for this course is IELTS Band 6.5 on average with no band below 6.0.

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.

Applicants must provide the following documentation in support of their application for the recognition of prior professional experience:

• brief curriculum vitae, detailing work experience;
• contact details of two referees;
• a covering letter outlining the applicants professional background and how this prepares them to successfully undertake the program.

In some cases, an interview and/or two reference letters from employers/managers detailing the period of employment and areas of responsibility, and/or evidence of written work or reports undertaken during the period of employment may be requested.

 

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF127). For the purposes of considering requests for reasonable adjustments, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the overview, attributes, outcomes and skills of this entry. Further details about how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 1 December 2024