Applied Linguistics

Entry requirements

This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in any discipline:

• Bachelor (AQF Level 7)
• Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
• Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
• Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
• Masters (AQF Level 9)

If you are admitted on this basis you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You can meet ONE of the following entry requirements:

• You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in Linguistics.
• You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent), or Masters (AQF Level 9 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline AND have either relevant professional experience* or another relevant qualification.

If you are admitted on this basis you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You can meet ONE of the following entry requirements:

• You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in Linguistics AND have relevant professional experience.*
• You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in Linguistics or a relevant discipline.†

If you are admitted on this basis you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).

* To demonstrate relevant professional experience you must provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s. Please see the Supporting Documents section for further information.

† Relevant disciplines include the following:

• English
• Languages
• Education with a major in English literacy
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Psychology
• Philosophy
• Interpreting
• Translation
• Speech pathology
• Cultural studies
• Social sciences
• Computer science
• Law
• Business
• Health
• Writing
• Publishing

Months of entry

March, July, November

Course content

With the advent of globalisation, issues relating to language and intercultural communication have never been more relevant. UNE's fully online Master of Applied Linguistics will give you the ability to understand the design of language, nuances and context of language and intercultural communication – invaluable skills in an increasingly interconnected world, and especially important when Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

In a rapidly changing world, our Master of Applied Linguistics can help to ensure your career is future fit for life.

Why study the Master of Applied Linguistics with UNE?
This course invites you to be part of a global classroom, interacting with your lecturers and with students from all over the world via online discussion forums, giving you invaluable experience to take into your real world of work. You will explore languages of the world, language acquisition, language in education, language in legal and other professional contexts, and intercultural communication to build a foundation of knowledge to integrate into your professional career.

Our Master of Applied Linguistics requires no previous linguistics experience, and provides a professional qualification that will enhance your capabilities in language teaching, language program management, TESOL, social services, health, education and the law, with intercultural communication skills that will assist in working with diverse linguistic and cultural groups.

Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so when you choose to study with us, you are in very good hands.

What makes our course different?
The Master of Applied Linguistics was Australia's first fully online master's degree in applied linguistics, and our staff are vastly experience in offering this high-quality, interactive postgraduate course which uses the latest multimedia technology.

• You will learn from lecturers and tutors who have years of industry and/or research experience in the field.
• Choose to study when it suits you. Our fully online degree allows you to fit study around your busy lifestyle, not the other way around, no matter where you are in the world.
• UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education – more than 80% of our students are online.

Majors

• General major, leading to the Master of Applied Linguistics (General). Mix and match units to fit your own interests or career path.
• Intercultural Communication for Business and Services major, leading to the Master of Applied Linguistics (ICBS). The ICBS major incorporates specialist units that impart cultural literacy skills to enhance communication with diverse stakeholders in business and social services contexts.
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages major, leading to the Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL). The TESOL major incorporates specialist TESOL units, including a professional placement that can be completed in a wide range of contexts.

Our TESOL Major is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.