Overview

The Applied Linguistics program from University of New South Wales focuses on the traditional core areas of language structure, including the sound system (phonetics and phonology), grammar (morphology and syntax) and meaning (semantics and pragmatics). You will also examine how contemporary linguists deal with issues of language acquisition and use, and intercultural communication. You can expand your knowledge by studying linguistic diversity in urban settings and Indigenous contexts or by learning about language policies which impact multilingual and multicultural communities.

Why choose this degree?

Your advanced education in applied linguistics will prepare you for a successful career as a linguistics specialist.

Who should choose this degree?

This degree will suit anyone interested in teaching or learning foreign languages, interpreting and translation, or providing linguistic support for professions such as law and medicine.

Career opportunities

Applied Linguistics leads to careers in of the field of foreign and second language education, including

Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Consultancy in inter-cultural communication

Discourse analysis for corporations and market research,

Advocacy for linguistically disadvantaged groups including refugees and immigrants

Language policy advisory role in government departments,

Policy and curriculum development in bilingual and second language contexts

Corpus linguistics for computer science

Researching diverse aspects of second language acquisition and language use in society

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethnographic Methodology

Second Language Acquisition

Bilingualism

Cross-cultural Pragmatics

Linguistics of Spoken English

Psycholinguistic Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-01-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-28 00:00:00 , National

More details

We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Linguistics View 19 other Masters in Linguistics in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 083248M

1 year plan

Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%).
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience.

2 year plan

A Bachelor Degree or equivalent with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Tuition Fee

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International

42000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42000 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

31000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31000 AUD per year during 24 months.

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Full fee to complete degree

Domestic students: $63,500

International: $88,000

Funding

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