MASTER IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS

Graduates of this program demonstrate the attributes set out below:

Generic Attribute:

• Applying discipline knowledge, principles, and concepts
• Thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively
• Accessing, evaluating, and synthesizing information
• Communicating effectively
• Using technologies appropriately
• Utilizing lifelong learning skills
• Recognizing and applying international perspectives
• Demonstrating cultural awareness and understanding
• Applying professional skills.

• The course will be delivered at SEAMEO RETRAC in a semi-distance education mode, i.e. face-to-face workshop delivered at the beginning of each unit including online tutorial support. The course can be completed within one and a half calendar years.
• There will be a total of four workshops covering the content of eight taught units, as outlined below. For each of the four workshops, one lecturer from Curtin and one lecturer from SEAMEO RETRAC will deliver the taught units and provide sustained guidance to the participants.

1.To be eligible for entry to the program an applicant is required to have:

• An education/teaching degree assessed as being the equivalent of a full-time four-year Australian degree (normally a Bachelor of Education or a four-year combined/double education degree, OR
• A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time equivalent and either a Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching or equivalent, OR
• A bachelor degree of at least three years full time equivalent and a Graduate Certificate in TESOL or equivalent, OR
• A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time equivalent and CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) or equivalent, OR
• A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time equivalent in a related discipline and at least two years’ full-time documented language teaching experience in the last ten years, OR
• An honours or master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Subject to Review: All applicants will be expected to have achieved an average of 70% (3.5 GPA) or above, or equivalent, in their most recently completed tertiary course.  Where this cannot be shown, there will need to be documented evidence of at least two years’ full time English language teaching experience in the last ten years.

2.In addition to the above, all applicants must meet Curtin’s minimum English Language requirements:

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 on all bands, OR
• Other equivalent qualifications approved in writing by CURTIN.

Note: English Test results are valid for two years from the date of testing.

3.As part of the application process all applicants are required to follow Curtin’s admission and enrolment processes and provide the following supporting documentation:

• Previous qualifications (academic transcripts, grading system descriptions, and award certificates)
• Evidence of English language proficiency (Academic IELTS results, TOEFL results or other recognized English test results)
• Supplementary information (as applicable; CV, Letter of Employment)
• A copy of personal identification (passport).

Note: All documents must be received in accordance with Curtin’s Scanned Documents and Certification Requirements and Guidelines.