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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Applied Linguistics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Applied linguists have increasingly more positions for work in the world today and the Master of Applied Linguistics will train you for these jobs with a theoretical and practical foundation. Linguistics at the University of Melbourne is ranked 22 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019).

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
077928D
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

Applied linguists have increasingly more positions for work in the world today and the Master of Applied Linguistics will train you for these jobs with a theoretical and practical foundation. Linguistics at the University of Melbourne is ranked 22 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019).

This course brings a research component to your existing knowledge so that you will graduate with a competitive edge in language teaching, language assessment and language program evaluation.

Study locations

Parkville

Online

What you will learn

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

Career pathways

On graduation from the Master of Applied Linguistics, you will be ready for work in professional fields including:

  • Language assessment and testing
  • Public service
  • Speech pathology
  • Teaching English to other speakers (TESOL)
  • Translation

Graduates have also gone on to work in global organisations including:

  • Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
  • Indonesian Air Force
  • Ministry of Education Singapore
  • Imagine Education Australia

How to apply

Domestic student application deadlines

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Melbourne.
85.8%
Overall satisfaction
86%
Skill scale
81.4%
Teaching scale
66.8%
Employed full-time
$74.4k
Average salary