Master of Applied Linguistics
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.
Key features
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.
Learn from the best
Our linguistics academics are highly qualified, active researchers with experience in intercultural communication, second language acquisition, bilingualism, multilingualism and multiculturalism, the pragmatics of language use and in language technology in documenting under-researched languages. You'll be able to participate in ongoing research projects and engage with developments in the field of applied linguistics.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
- We rank 54 in the world for Arts & Humanities (QS World University Rankings, 2023)
- Be supported by our diverse, collaborative and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
- Learn through research-informed teaching
- Prioritise career success – UNSW won the Australian Financial Review’s Most Employable Students Award in 2023.
- Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
- Access world-class alumni connections
- Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
- Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities