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 program 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. It is available by coursework, a combination of coursework and a minor thesis, or by research. Majors include Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Languages Other than English (LOTE) Teaching, and Intercultural Communication.
For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education or applied linguistics.
Course structure
Students taking the full 240 credit-point program must take Research Methods and160 credit points of applied linguistics subjects. The remaining 60 credit points can be taken as a minor thesis or from other education subjects.
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)
20 490
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
A three or four-year Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent. Advanced Standing (credit) of up to 120 credit points towards the 240 credit point program is available based on previous studies and relevant professional experience.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates can take responsibility for the planning, administration and delivery of language and literacy programs. Typical graduate roles include tutor, lecturer, ESL (English as a Second Language) language teacher and applied linguistics curriculum coordinator.