Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics at Curtin University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 28,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- World English
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Language Analysis and Language Learning
- Foundations of Educational Research
- Language Teaching and Learning Styles
- Language Analysis and Language in Society
- Language Teaching Course Design and Assessment
- Language Studies
- Independent Study
- Negotiated Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Australian & NZ students
- A teaching degree of at least four years full-time or part-time equivalent.
- A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time or part-time equivalent and a Graduate Diploma in Education or equivalent.
- A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time or part-time equivalent and a Graduate Certificate in TESOL or equivalent.
- A demonstrated, extensive teaching background is desirable for all applicants. As a guideline, applicants who do not have English as a first language will need a minimum proficiency of IELTS 6.5, with sub-scores of 6 in all areas.
International students
- IELTS: 6.5
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 28,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 28,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
