Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Applied Linguistics in Palmerston North New Zealand | Massey University
Massey University
|
Palmerston North New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
36,640
(c. USD21,234.53)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Applied Linguistics equips professionals across various second-language teaching fields, including Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), with essential professional and research competencies that are growing in significance both locally and globally. You'll apply theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and problem-solving techniques to tackle practical language challenges in our interconnected, digitally driven society.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Applied Linguistics you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor degree with at least a B grade average across the 200-300 level courses, and
have completed relevant teaching and related experience approved by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as appropriate for entry, or
have been awarded or qualified for a postgraduate diploma in second language teaching or a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, or equivalent, with at least a B+ grade average for entry to the Research Pathway, or at least a B grade average for entry to the Coursework Pathway.
If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
You will need to supply a copy of your CV (Curriculum Vitae) containing details of teaching and related work experience.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Tuition
NZD
36,640