The UNSW Master of Applied Linguistics is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree that will prepare you to develop linguistic knowledge for intercultural communication in diverse professional, educational and interdisciplinary settings.
You'll graduate equipped to work in a range of fields, exploring the language used in all fields of activity. You'll develop language technologies, highlight communication within and across different cultures, and may work in conjunction with grassroots community users or assist migrant communities. You'll be able to work with the acquisition of first and second languages and investigate different discourses, such as those used in political, medical, legal and educational settings.
Recognition of prior learning
Pace your degree with the option of graduating from between one and two years based on recognition of your previous studies and experience.
Career-focused
Study according to your career goals. Combine your chosen electives with training on traditional core areas of language structure. Explore applications to the world of work and to ongoing research.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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