Master of Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in Language for Specific Purposes
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Overview
The Master of Applied Linguistics degree has been designed to cover theoretical and methodological issues relevant to practitioners in a variety of professions whose work is concerned with applied language study. The degree is internationally relevant and focuses on the development of discourse analytic skills and understanding the complex relationship between language use, context and research in these areas.
This specialisation has been designed to explore the increasing use of English as a medium of instruction across all levels of education, the worldwide demand for English proficiency in the globalising workplace, and the ways in which language use is specialised in such domains. Subjects focus on the development of skills for analysing language as related to context and purpose, understanding the ways in which language learning is related to context and purpose, and understanding and designing research for these areas.
Key features
- Largest and most diverse Linguistics department in Australia, which features five research centres.
- Flexible study options allow you to choose to study on-campus, distance, or mixed.
- Consists of three general applied linguistics core units, three LSP-specific core units and two elective applied linguistics units.
- Internationally relevant and highly regarded.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Suitable for
This specialisation is designed for language professionals working or aiming to work in the areas of language teaching (especially ESP and academic literacies), curriculum development, education assessment and program evaluation, teacher education, policy development, management or community service where language and communication are critical issues.
Course fee
AUD $16,320.00 p.a. 
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent OR Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in LSP with a GPA of 3.0.
Minimum of two years full time or equivalent relevant professional language teaching experience in an accredited teaching institution. Applied Linguistics applicants are also required to submit proof of work experience in the form of a letter, on their employer's letterhead stating length of time employed, whether full or part time and nature of duties as well as a completed Supplementary Form.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Minimum of two years full time or equivalent relevant professional language teaching experience in an accredited teaching institution. Applied Linguistics applicants are also required to submit proof of work experience in the form of a letter, on their employer's letterhead stating length of time employed, whether full or part time and nature of duties as well as a completed Supplementary Form.
Notes:
If you successfully complete the Master of Applied Linguistics and achieve a grade of credit (GPA 3.0) or above in your program, you can apply for entry into the Postgraduate Certificate of Research Preparation (Human Sciences) to complete a dissertation.
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Applied Linguistics | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | APPL900 | Communicative Grammar | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL901 | Genre, Discourse and Multimodality | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL902 | Research Methods in Language Study | 4 | ||
| Required | 4cp from | Units designated as Applied Linguistics | 4 | ||
| Required | 1 specialisation | 16 | |||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | APPL940 | Language for Specific Purposes | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL941 | Literacies | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL942 | Teaching English for Academic Purposes | 4 | ||
| Required | 4cp from | Units designated as Applied Linguistics | 4 | ||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Language professionals working or aiming to work in the area of language teaching, curriculum development, education assessment and program evaluation, teacher education, policy development, management or community services.
