Master of Applied Linguistics
Master of Applied Linguistics
The University of New England's Master of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) is a fully online, professional postgraduate degree. It was the first in Australia and one of the first in the world, and the Linguistics department at UNE now has over ten years of experience in offering this high-quality interactive postgraduate course using the latest in multimedia technology.
Explore language, language acquisition and intercultural communication from the comfort of your own home while interacting with fellow students from around the world. There is no Australian residency requirement. We have students from Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Canada, Switzerland, the USA and Australia. The Master of Applied Linguistics is a sought-after degree for professionals in fields as diverse as education, language teaching, language planning, TESOL, government, health and the law.
The course utilises the vast resources of the Web (online journals, Applied Linguistics websites, international databases), multimedia support (journal papers, audio and video files) as well as textbooks. Online discussion forums and chat rooms are used extensively to foster regular discussions between classmates, as well as between students and lecturers. Self-evaluation activities and quizzes provide instant feedback on topics of interest.
UNE's online Master of Applied Linguistics appeals to those who do not have a background in Linguistics, but who wish to obtain a professionally relevant higher qualification, as well as to those considering postgraduate careers in the growing fields of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. This degree may also be of interest to those working with linguistic or cultural minorities. Our first intake was July 2001, and students can begin study in February or June of each year.
Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
In 2011 we introduced a new major in the MAAL: the MAAL (TESOL). Students who wish to take the major complete the 4 core units in the MAAL, plus two ‘prescribed’ units: EDLI502 TESOL I, and EDLI504 TESOL II, plus their choice of two electives. EDLI502 is offered in Trimester 1 each year and focuses on TESOL methodology. EDLI504 is offered in Trimester 2 each year and further explores TESOL methodology and includes a supervised practicum. The MAAL (TESOL) (known as a badged major) meets the requirements of 'a postgraduate TESOL qualification that includes a practicum' needed to teach in the adult ESL and EFL sectors in Australia. It will also meet the requirements of many overseas employing bodies, but students are advised to check the requirements of the particular country or employer where they wish to work.
The new MAAL (TESOL) Major has also been approved as a professionally oriented coursework Masters Degree by the Australian Government. This means that students who are Australian Citizens, and who are enrolled in the MAAL (TESOL) may be eligible to apply for Student Income Support such as Youth Allowance or Austudy. (For Youth Allowance/Austudy purposes being enrolled in 6 units per year (but no more than 4 units per trimester) is considered full time.) Further information is available here.
Master of Applied Linguistics (Hons)
For those who are interested in research, UNE offers the Master of Applied Linguistics with Honours, which provides research training to prepare students for PhD study. It is also possible to complete a Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL) (Hons).
For more information on these qualifications, please see the link 'MAAL Degree Structure'
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