Applied Linguistics (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Applied Linguistics
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course leads students from an advanced professional qualification in an area of language and literacy to an increased focus on research across the range of concerns related to language in applied contexts. The first year may be satisfied by a Graduate Diploma or Honours degree in a relevant area such as TESOL, LOTE or Intercultural Studies. The program is available by coursework, a combination of coursework and a minor thesis, or by research.
Majors offered include: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); LOTE teaching; Intercultural Communication; Literacy Education;
and Second Language Acquisition.
Students can undertake applied research relevant to their professional responsibilities and interests.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 700
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances.
Semester starts
Anytime
Career opportunities
University lecturer/tutor; professional researcher in the area of applied linguistics.