Is applied linguistics for you?

Would you like to advance your knowledge in applied linguistics? Have you completed a bachelor degree in education, English, languages, linguistics, psychology or speech pathology, or equivalent? Read more ...

What you will study

The University of Newcastle has an established reputation, nationally and internationally, as a provider of very high-quality postgraduate coursework degree in applied linguistics. Read more ...

Your future

Studying the Master of Applied Linguistics you will have opportunities to teach English as a second language or continue research in applied linguistics. Read more ...

Is applied linguistics for you?

Would you like to advance your knowledge in applied linguistics? Have you completed a bachelor degree in education, English, languages, linguistics, psychology or speech pathology, or equivalent? Then this postgraduate degree may be for you.

The Master of Applied Linguistics is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to:

• understand the processes of language learning and development
• to develop theoretically motivated language teaching curricula
• to improve your effectiveness as a teacher of English as a second or foreign language
• to further your understanding of the way in which language affects and is affected by the social and cultural environment.

The degree combines theoretical perspectives with empirical studies and practical applications, and provides the opportunity for practical experience of classroom and individual teaching.

The Master of Applied Linguistics may be taken as a TESL/TEFL specialisation or as a non-specialised award.

What you will study

The University of Newcastle has an established reputation, nationally and internationally, as a provider of very high-quality postgraduate coursework degree in applied linguistics. This degree has been in operation for over ten years, with a continuously increasing number of participating students. Our students report very high levels of satisfaction with both the Master of Applied Linguistics itself and the employment opportunities that the degree offers upon graduation. A number of our graduates now hold prestigious and rewarding teaching positions at universities and other educational institutions in Japan, China, Korea and elsewhere around the world, including Europe.

Hands-on

You will engage in up to 200 hours of placement in an appropriate educational setting, for example schools, TAFE and ELICOS.

You will also be able to engage in a research on a topic of your choice in a relevant area of applied linguistics. Graduates of the program who have completed the Program’s research component with at least a Distinction would be eligible for a place in a PhD in applied linguistics.

Your future

Studying the Master of Applied Linguistics you will have opportunities to teach English as a second language or continue research in applied linguistics. This could lead to a career in academia.

Professional accreditation

The NSW Department of Education and Training has approved the award with the TESL/TEFL specialisation for English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching in NSW government schools by candidates with relevant educational qualifications.