Overview

The combination of practical and theoretical units provides a rich learning experience. Your skills in TESOL will be enhanced as you connect global issues with TESOL teaching and evaluate language teaching course design and assessment practices.

Investigating second or additional language acquisition at the Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) course from Curtin University will provide you with a backdrop to language teaching methodologies as will learning about Englishes spoken around the world.

You will also become aware of the role of language in society and acquire the skills you need to conduct your own rese arch project in applied linguistics.

Career

TESOL (EAL/D) teacher

What you'll learn

understand the theoretical principles and research practices underlying contemporary language education and Applied Linguistics and apply them in a sustainable manner

formulate and investigate problems, propose solutions to current practices, and reflect critically on the relevant empirical and theoretical literature

identify, access, analyse and synthesise information from a wide range of sources using appropriate technologies

communicate information and ideas effectively in speech and writing in ways that are appropriate for a range of audiences

engage effectively with appropriate technologies to store and communicate relevant information in conjunction with contemporary language education and Applied Linguistics practices

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Acquisition

Language Teaching Methodologies

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Special Topics in Applied Linguistics

Language in Society

Language Teaching Course Design and Assessment

Negotiated Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 15 other Masters in Linguistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 023985G

An education/teaching degree assessed as being the equivalent of a four-year Australian degree (normally a Bachelor of Education or a four-year combined/double education degree e.g. BSc/BEd)

A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time equivalent and either a Graduate Diploma in Education, Master of Teaching or equivalent, Graduate Certificate in TESOL or CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) or equivalent

A bachelor degree of at least three years full time equivalent and at least two years' full-time documented language teaching experience in the last ten years
OR an honours or master's degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38986 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

22572 AUD / year

≈ 22572 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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