Applied Linguistics

Advance and update your knowledge of current approaches to language and areas of second language learning, and gain a valuable advantage in your professional field.This two-year Master of Applied Linguistics is suitable for those with an approved degree in any discipline – see Program Details for entry requirements.Benefit from a program designed for professional development. You can choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies.Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge, tools and understanding for working in areas of second language teaching, translation, interpretation and other second language areas.Graduate with the skills to enhance your career. Being part of the program allows you to develop your identity as a language professional and become part of a global network.Graduates emerge with a critical understanding of current approaches and developments in teaching and learning language.BEYOND THE CLASSROOMGlobal networkThe program has a strong national and international reputation. Graduates take up, and in many cases return to, teaching and administrative positions in Australia/New Zealand and abroad. There is also a strong social component in the program meaning you get to build lasting relationships that will take you well beyond graduation.WHY STUDYResearch opportunitiesResearch options are available for students with interests in further study. Graduates have been highly successful in pursuing research higher degrees, winning PhD scholarships at top universities in the Australasian region, North America and Europe.WHY STUDY ALUMNI“Before I came to UQ, I was teaching English and Japanese in a prep school in Japan. I was originally interested in learning English in an English-speaking country and I chose to study at UQ because I wanted to explore my interests from various perspectives . I particularly enjoyed studying...