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Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)


  • Curtin University
  • Course CRICOS Code:023985G
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.230
  • Course Duration:1 year
  • Australian State:Western AustraliaWA
  • Australian City:Perth
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, making it key to effective communication between people in a myriad of social, cultural and economic contexts. The Master of Applied linguistics course prepares you for these contexts by combining practical and theoretical units in the field. It is designed for language education professionals who intend to teach English as a second or additional language in Australia or overseas. The combination of practical and theoretical units provides a rich learning experience. Your skills in TESOL will be enhanced as you connect global issues with TESOL teaching and evaluate language teaching course design and assessment practices. Investigating second or additional language acquisition will provide you with a backdrop to language teaching methodologies as will learning about Englishes spoken around the world. You will also become aware of the role of language in society and acquire the skills you need to conduct your own research project in applied linguistics.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Arts
Faculty Faculty of Humanties
Qualification Level Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 31,000
Course Duration 1 year
Campus(es) Perth

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Applicants require a degree that is assessed as being the equivalent of a four-year Australian teaching degree. Some examples of this are: A Bachelor of Education A four-year combined/double education degree A three-year degree in a non-education discipline plus a minimum one-year teaching qualification. If graduates are intending to apply for their MA (Applied Linguistics) to be accredited with the Ministry of Education Vietnam, they will need to possess an IELTS overall band score of 7.0 as per MOET requirements.
English Requirements IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO