A6001 Master of Applied Linguistics

The course is structured in three parts. Part A. Foundations for advanced applied linguistics studies, Part B. Core master's study and Part C. Advanced expertise. All students complete Part B. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A or Part C or a combination of the two.

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Foundations for advanced applied linguistics studies (24 credit points)

These studies will provide an orientation to the field of applied linguistics at graduate level. They are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field.

Part B. Core master's study (48 credit points)

These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of applied linguistics practice and research. You will gain a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to applied linguistics, including second/foreign language acquisition, language teaching, language contact and intercultural communication. 

Part C. Advanced expertise (24 credit points)

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You have two options:

• a program of coursework study where you select the units to suit your own interests
• a 24 credit point research thesis. Students wishing to use this master's course as a pathway to a graduate research degree should take this second option. 

Students admitted to the course, who have a recognised honours degree in a discipline cognate to applied linguistics, will receive credit for Part C, however, should they wish to complete a 24 credit point research project as part of the course they should consult with the course coordinator.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part B and Part C Option 1 (Research pathway) or Option 2 (Discipline electives)
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part B.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students who are eligible to enrol in the 1.5-year entry point, have the option of completing this course intensively over a 12-month period by following the intensive course progression map.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced applied linguistics studies (24 points), Part B. Core master's study (48 points) and Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points). 

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C Option 1 (Research pathway) or Option 2 (Discipline electives)
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Part B.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Students who are eligible to enrol in the 1.5-year entry point, have the option of completing this course intensively over a 12-month period by following the intensive course progression map.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for advanced applied linguistics studies (24 points)

You must complete:

a. one unit (12 points) from the following, taken during the first full-time equivalent year of study:

• APG5046 Linguistics of English
• APG5349 World Englishes

b. one discipline elective unit (12 points) from those listed in Part C (Option 2) or one of the capstone units in Part B(b).

Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

You must complete:

a.  the following two units (24 points):

• APG5043 Language and multilingual societies
• APG5347 Research methods in applied linguistics

b. One capstone unit from the following (12 points):

• APG5044 Professional internship
• APG5348 Second language acquisition *
• APG5704 Discourse analysis
• APG5856 Research project

c.  Plus one discipline elective (12 points) from Part C (Option 2)

Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points)

If you are admitted at Entry Level 1 you complete Option 1, 2 or 3 below.
If you are admitted at Entry Level 2 you complete either Option 1 or  2 below.

Option 1

Research pathway (24 points)

You must complete:

The following units:

• APG5849 Research thesis A (6 points) and APG5084 Designing research (6 points)
• APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)

Note: Students who wish to complete the 24 point research thesis should consult with the course coordinator.

 Option 2
 Discipline Electives

You must complete:

Two units (24 points) from the following:

• APG5042 Practices of teaching Englishes for intercultural communication
• APG5046 Linguistics of English
• APG5349 World Englishes
• APG5652 Language and intercultural communication *
• EDF5640 Language, culture and curriculum
• EDF5642 Bilingualism and content-based programs
• any capstone unit/s not completed in Part B

Option 3
Complementary Electives 

You must complete:

Up to 24 points of approved level 4/5 units from following Arts Graduate Coursework Programs. All units are available unless marked with an asterisk (*). 
These units must be selected from Core Master's study and/or Advanced expertise.

• A6002 - Master of Bioethics
• A6003 - Master of Communications and Media Studies
• A6004 - Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
• A6006 - Master of International Development Practice
• A6008 - Master of Journalism
• A6010 - Master of International Relations
• A6012 - Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management
• A6028 - Master of Public Policy
• A6030 - Master of Strategic Communications Management