Master of Applied Linguistics
| Offered By | ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 48 units |
| Academic Contact | Dr Johanna Rendle-Short |
| Academic Plan | 7135XAPPL |
| CRICOS Code | 072699G |
| UAC Code | 832077(Master of Applied Linguistics) |
The Master of Applied Linguistics is a one year program for anyone who is interested in the application of linguistic knowledge to a variety of contexts, including second language learning and education, social interaction, communication across cultures, intercultural communication and language policy and language politics. Potential students might be teachers of English or other languages, language professionals (such as speech pathologists, audiologists, translators or interpreters) or graduates who wish to pursue careers in areas which emphasize an understanding of language use and intercultural communication.
The Master of Applied Linguistics is designed for students who already have prior knowledge of linguistics or applied linguistics, but who would like to further their knowledge of applied linguistics at a graduate level.
The Master of Applied Linguistics is ideal as a professional development program, as an opportunity to explore a new area of interest, or as a pathway to further research in applied linguistics. The program offers a range of applied linguistics courses which enable students to develop basic and advanced understanding of applied linguistics, and, if they wish, to continue to the Master of Applied Linguistics (Research) by undertaking research training through writing a thesis.
Prerequisites
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree and prior knowledge in applied linguistics and/or linguistics. Prior knowledge would normally consist of
(a) applied linguistics or linguistics as a component of their undergraduate degree (normally a major in applied linguistics or linguistics), or
(b) a Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics or a Graduate Certificate in Linguistics, or
(c) a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics or a Graduate Diploma in Linguistics, or
(d) Honours in Applied Linguistics or Linguistics from an approved university
If applicants have a Bachelor degree but do not have substantive prior applied linguistics or linguistics knowledge, they can apply to do a Graduate Certificate in Linguistics (24 units) . On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Linguistics, students will be able to enrol in the Master of Applied Linguistics.
International applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must demonstrate that they meet the University's minimum English language requirements.
A specialisation stream (Master of Applied Linguistics (Japanese)) is available for students interested in Applied Japanese Linguistics.
Applicants for the Master of Applied Linguistics (Japanese) who are not native speakers of Japanese should normally have passes in later year Japanese language courses at Credit level or above.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
