MAAL Application and Enrolment
First, an explanation of UNE's terminology:
Application - means to apply for a place in the MA (Applied Linguistics). If your application is approved (ie you have the necessary pre-requisites, and there are places available) you will receive an offer of a place in the degree. If you did not supply the necessary documentation at the time of application, the offer will be conditional upon the sighting of the relevant documents.
Enrolment - means that your details are formally entered onto UNE's student system, and you are allocated a student number. You specify which units you want to take in each semester, and your name is added to the class list for each of these units. The process of enrolment generates other steps such as the issuing of a fee invoice, an email account and library access code.
A 'unit' is the smallest component of academic study at UNE. Some Australian universities call this a 'subject', while North American students may know it as a 'course'. MAAL units carry 6 credit points each, and require approximately 150 hours of work each.
The MA (Applied Linguistics) is a 'course', a 'degree' or an 'award'. It is composed of 48 credit points, so you need 8 units of 6 credit points each to complete the award.
A 'core' unit is a compulsory unit. An 'elective' unit is, naturally, one you may choose as part of your program.
A 'program' can mean the same as 'award' and it can also mean the sequence of units you have chosen within the MAAL: ie your individual program.
Application Procedure
There are two intakes in each calendar year. Australia's academic year begins in February and ends in December.
The closing date for applications to begin study in Semester 1 (February) is normally 30th November.
The closing date for applications to begin study in Semester 2 (July) is normally 31st May.
How to apply
Complete the appropriate online admissions form. Which form you require depends on your citizenship status. Follow one of the two links below:
Online application form for Australian or New Zealand citizens
Online application form for International Students
(only for Non-Australian/New Zealand citizens)
When you click on 'Submit' the form will be sent to either the Student Centre (for Australia/New Zealand Citizens), or to the International Office (for International students). You will receive an automated response telling you that the form has been received, along with an estimate of the time when you will be notified of the result of your application. Once your application is approved, you will receive an enrolment package by hard copy mail which contains all the information you need.
If you require assistance as an international applicant please email ioadmit@une.edu.au