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Applied Linguistics (Master)

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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/postgraduates

Selection

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.