Applied Linguistics - A6001
Master's degree
As globalisation expands, so does the demand for people with linguistic and intercultural communication skills to reach wide audiences.
Applied linguistics is recognised for its ability to solve language-related problems in an increasingly multilingual and globalised world. With globalisation and significant technological disruption in recent years, the demand for applied linguists, English language experts, teachers and intercultural communicators has significantly increased.
As a professional at the forefront of this field, your knowledge of how language works and how it can be used across a broad range of scenarios will be highly valued in the workplace – opening doors to a successful and rewarding career.
How will the course help advance your career?
Our Applied Linguistics program has a proud reputation for excellence in the field, and this is reflected in strong workplace opportunities for graduates. An understanding of linguistics in a global landscape is highly-regarded in industry, particularly where skills in solving language related problems are required to optimise communication.
Monash graduates have found employment in government, non-government and private sector organisations both in Australia and internationally. Our alumni hold positions across sectors in business, education, health, media and communications, government and NGOs; and work in many diverse and rewarding roles including: Administration and advertising, Editing and publishing, Language teaching (LOTE, TESOL, TEFL), Language planning and policy work, and Translating and interpreting.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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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 |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: Duration: 72 points to complete 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. |
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. |
*Cognate disciplines include: linguistics, applied linguistics, language study or teaching, translation and interpreting, TESOL and speech pathology
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
See also: Arts course maps
Making the application
Future students
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Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$45,100
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 costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 082651G
Note: the information above is only relevant to international students who are studying on campus. It is not relevant for students studying online in their home country.
Why study Applied Linguistics at Monash?
International course guides
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International Study Grants
