Applied Linguistics - A6001
Expert master degree
As globalisation expands, so does the demand for people with linguistic and intercultural communication skills to reach wide audiences. The Master of Applied Linguistics offers a competitive advantage to language teachers, interpreters, editors and other people working with language in increasingly multilingual and multicultural societies, such as Australia. Lead by lecturers who research a range of language and cultural topics across the European and Asian contexts (English, Farsi, French, German, Indonesian, Mandarin, Spanish), throughout the course you will be exposed to corpus methods and other ‘big data’ approaches to language analysis, leaving you well placed for a range of cutting edge careers in the language and technology field.
The Master of Applied Linguistics considers the implications of multilingualism and intercultural communication for modern society and the professional sphere. Ideal across a range of professions, it is particularly recommended for language teachers (including English as a second language), teachers of VCE English Language and generalist teachers looking to improve their knowledge of grammar/language structures.
In the core units you will explore how language variation comes to bear on communication across cultures and how we use language differently according to context or across social groups. You’ll develop skills in language analysis and conducting small practiced-based research projects within your own professional context. Elective units will allow you to further focus in areas such as ‘Communication in Multilingual Societies’, ‘Teaching English for International Communication’ or ‘Teaching Global Languages’.
You will be able to apply your learning to your own professional and pedagogical context as part of the assessment process and have the opportunity to complete a research project or internship. The course also provides optional pathways to PhD study through research projects.
At a glance
Course Details
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| Duration | 1 year/1.5 years/2 years (full time), depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
| Start date | First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
| Qualification | Master of Applied Linguistics |
Flexible online study available
The Master of Applied Linguistics is available either entirely on-campus, entirely online, or as a combination of both, giving you the flexibility to study around your work or life commitments, and the ability to access the program from anywhere in the world.
Study overseas
We offer students the opportunity to complete up to 24 points of their degree at one of Monash’s Study Abroad partner universities.
Gain credit with an internship
Monash supports students to undertake an internship as part of the course giving you genuine hands-on experience with industry. High achieving students may also have the freedom to devise their own internship or research project which may be undertaken locally or internationally.
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Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Depending on prior qualifications:
Entry level 1: Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete) An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average* |
Entry level 2: Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (72 points to complete) An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including linguistics, applied linguistics, language study or teaching, translation and interpreting, TESOL and speech pathology with at least credit (60%) average*or An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including linguistics, applied linguistics, language study or teaching, translation and interpreting, TESOL and speech pathology with at least credit (60%) average in both qualifications* |
Entry level 3 Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time (48 points to complete) An Australian undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including linguistics, applied linguistics, language study or teaching, translation and interpreting, TESOL and speech pathology with at least credit (60%) average* |
*or qualification/ experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Apply directly to Monash using course code A6001
Semester two (July)
Apply directly to Monash using course code A6001
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.
A$22,000
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.
The course is structured in three parts. Part A. Foundations for advanced applied linguistics studies, Part B. Core Master's study and Part C. Advanced expertise. All students complete Part B. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A or Part C or a combination of the two.
[Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.]