Master of Applied Linguistics

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Credit points: 96
Duration: 2 yr full-time
Qualification: Level 9 - Master's Degree (Coursework)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Campus: Clayton

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The Master of Applied Linguistics offers an in-depth exploration of how language operates in a global context. It covers key areas such as language acquisition and teaching, language planning and management, and digital communication and language technology. The course emphasises the practical application of linguistics to address real-world issues, including how to manage interaction in multilingual professional contexts and how to effectively communicate across cultures. You will gain skills in language analysis, policy development, and research methods, with opportunities to focus in areas such us discourse analysis, digital language mapping, and global language teaching. Practical projects and research are integrated into the curriculum, allowing students to apply their learning directly to their professional contexts. As a graduate you will be well-prepared for careers in language-related fields, including education, policy making, management, and technology, or for further academic research through our PhD pathway.

Structure

You must complete 36 credit points, comprising: - 30 credit points from the following units; and - 6 credit points from the specified elective studies list. Note: Entry level 3 completes only 30 credit points from the following list and no specified elective studies are required.

You must complete 12 credit points from the following capstone units

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units. Note 1. Entry level 2 is only required to complete 6 credit points. Note 2. If you intend to complete the Research pathway you must complete APG5084.

You must complete: Entry level 1: 36 credit points from the elective list below, including a minimum of 12 credit points at Level 5. Entry level 2: 18 credit points from the elective list below. Entry level 3: 6 credit points at Level 5. Note 1: You may also complete units not undertaken from Part A, Part B and Part C. Note 2: You can complete a maximum of 12 credit points of approved units from the core studies or elective studies parts from other Arts Graduate coursework programs subject to meeting individual unit prerequisites. Note 3: Students looking to pursue particular career pathways are advised to pair units within their Part D areas of interest to build their skills in selected areas of Applied Linguistics.

You can complete a research pathway in your course if: - you have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 80% in the units of this course; - you have the permission of the Course Director; and - a suitable thesis supervisor is available. If you are admitted into the course at entry level 1 or 2, the following unit replacements will apply: - APG5084 Designing research as offered in Part C. - APG5849 Research thesis A replaces 6 credit points from Part D. - APG5850 Research thesis B replaces 12 credit points from Part B. If you are admitted into the course at entry level 3, the replacement units will be determined based on previous study in consultation with the Course Director. Note 1. APG5084 Designing research is a co-requisite for enrolment in APG5849 Research thesis A and must be completed in the same semester. Note 2. Undertaking a research pathway does not guarantee entry into a graduate research degree (e.g. Masters by Research, PhD). You must complete 24 credit points from the following units.