Applied Linguistics (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Applied Linguistics
Length
2 years full-time or 3-4 years part-time
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
Application
Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $13,360 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Four-year degree in related discipline, or Bachelor's degree and approved fourth year of study. Those with a Bachelor's degree can apply to a two-year full-time equivalent program (a Graduate Diploma in a related area) and continue to the Master's in second year.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
With an approved research component, the course can provide a direct pathway to doctoral studies.
Career opportunities
Typical roles for graduates include tutor, lecturer, ESL or language teacher, and applied linguistics curriculum coordinator.