Master of Applied Linguistics in Brinkin Australia | Charles Darwin University

CDU's Master of Applied Linguistics is a graduate program designed to equip you with skills for analyzing, assessing, and implementing linguistic knowledge across diverse language contexts. This course establishes strong theoretical frameworks in applied linguistics, fostering both expertise and critical awareness while addressing contemporary developments in research and professional practice. The curriculum emphasizes context-based language assessment, applicable to theoretical studies or enhancing the skills of language professionals, including linguists, TESOL educators, and policy makers. You'll examine content relevant to local, international, and global settings, with particular attention to First Nations, Australian, Asian, and worldwide perspectives.

Flexible study options include on-campus or online delivery, available full-time or part-time. Tailor your learning experience through a specialized research project in your chosen field, supported by elective coursework. Key study areas encompass Indigenous languages, linguistic documentation and analysis, language education and assessment, and sociolinguistics. These disciplines are integrated throughout the coursework, and when undertaking your research project, you'll receive guidance from an experienced supervisor throughout your academic investigation.