This program is equally suitable for those already working as a language professional, as well as those wishing to enter the field. Your study of linguistics will allow you to develop specialist knowledge guided by contemporary applied linguistics theory and practice. Our postgraduate program is also directed by current vocational demands and your own professional ambitions. As a student of our linguistics master's program, your advanced education in applied linguistics theory and practice will prepare you for a successful career as a linguistics specialist in areas such as language acquisition and pathology, language policy and planning, and language use in multicultural environments.

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%). Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience. Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%). IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) TOEFL PBT 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) PTE 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)