Handbook - Applied Linguistics

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Overview

The following information applies to students commencing from 2018. If you commenced prior to 2018, please refer to the program rules for the year you started. The Master of Applied Linguistics (MAppLing) will equip you with a strong theoretical, practical and research-based understanding of Applied Linguistics. The program is designed … For more content click the Read More button below. Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Applied Linguistics provides a basis for a variety of practical applications, including the teaching and learning of foreign languages, translating and interpreting, facilitating intercultural communication, diagnosing and treating language disorders, providing linguistic support for professions such as law and medicine, designing language curricula, improving literacy skills, developing computational applications for speech recognition and production, producing 'plain English' documents and providing targeted support for migrant communities and emerging languages in order to support linguistic diversity. The Master of Applied Linguistics program has three different streams depending on your existing qualifications: the 1 year stream (A) requires completion of 48 units of credit over 1 year of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent); the 1.5 year stream (B) requires completion of 72 units of credit over 1.5 years of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent); and the 2 year stream (C) requires completion of 96 units of credit over 2 years of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent). Please see below for more information on entry requirements.

The following information applies to students commencing from 2018.

If you commenced prior to 2018, please refer to the program rules for the year you started.

The Master of Applied Linguistics (MAppLing) will equip you with a strong theoretical, practical and research-based understanding of Applied Linguistics. The program is designed to build, extend and deepen your skills, knowledge and understanding of language and linguistics in professionally relevant fields of study. It also develops your skills in research and analytical thinking.

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Applied Linguistics provides a basis for a variety of practical applications, including the teaching and learning of foreign languages, translating and interpreting, facilitating intercultural communication, diagnosing and treating language disorders, providing linguistic support for professions such as law and medicine, designing language curricula, improving literacy skills, developing computational applications for speech recognition and production, producing 'plain English' documents and providing targeted support for migrant communities and emerging languages in order to support linguistic diversity.

The Master of Applied Linguistics program has three different streams depending on your existing qualifications: the 1 year stream (A) requires completion of 48 units of credit over 1 year of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent); the 1.5 year stream (B) requires completion of 72 units of credit over 1.5 years of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent); and the 2 year stream (C) requires completion of 96 units of credit over 2 years of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent). Please see below for more information on entry requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.

Collaborate effectively with others.

Professionals
Leaders

Exhibit initiative and self-direction.

Professionals

Reflect critically on the international scholarship and professional practice of Applied Linguistics.

Professionals
Global Citizens

Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship in Applied Linguistics.

Leaders
Scholars

Apply the results of research in Applied Linguistics to existing or new practices in the professional field.

Scholars

Articulate the knowledge base of Applied Linguistics, including contemporary theoretical frameworks, research principles and methods.

Scholars

Communicate concepts, methods, research and decisions in Applied Linguistics to a range of audiences.

Scholars

Explain recent developments in professional practice in Applied Linguistics.

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.

48 UOC specialisation (LINGHS)

Research Core Courses (24 UOC)
Prescribed Electives (24 UOC)

72 UOC specialisation (LINGIS)

Research Core Courses (24 UOC)
Disciplinary Courses (12 UOC)
Prescribed Electives (36 UOC)

96 UOC specialisation (LINGGS)

Research Core Courses (24 UOC)
Disciplinary Courses (24 UOC)
Prescribed Electives (48 UOC)

Specialisation Requirements

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

LINGHS

48 UOC

Applied Linguistics A

LINGIS

72 UOC

Applied Linguistics B

LINGGS

96 UOC

Applied Linguistics C

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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are as follows:

For the 1 year stream (A)

Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience

For the 1.5 year stream (B)

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience
Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%

Relevant disciplines include: Linguistics; Languages; TESOL; Cognitive Science; Speech Pathology; Interpreting and Translation; Health Sciences.

Applicants with a degree in a discipline not listed here but who wish to make a case for its academic relevance to these programs should enquire here: studyarts@unsw.edu.au

*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.

For the 2 year stream (C)

A Bachelor Degree or equivalent with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Post Graduate

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1271 - Humanities

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence

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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

Further information

Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Services for advice.

Program Fees

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Kensington

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

2 years

Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode: The delivery option(s) by which a course or program is offered.

Face-to-face

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

3+ Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

Award Type

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Master of Applied Linguistics - MAppLing

CRICOS Code

083248M