MA - Applied Linguistics - Research 180 points in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The MA program provides diverse options to suit your needs. You can choose between research-based or taught degrees, with durations of one year or 18 months based on your prior qualifications, across over 40 academic disciplines. Your previous studies might allow you to explore a field different from your original specialization. The research master's program lets you make meaningful contributions to your chosen discipline through an extensive research project guided by New Zealand's top academics. Alternatively, the taught master's offers intensive learning in small groups with direct faculty engagement, culminating in a more focused research component. Applied Linguistics develops evidence-based approaches to address practical language challenges, integrating insights from linguistics, psycholinguistics, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and education. The program tackles real-world questions like "How can New Zealand effectively promote multilingualism?", "What strategies enhance motivation for foreign language learners?", and "What methods ensure fair language assessment?". The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics curriculum guarantees comprehensive exposure to core areas while allowing specialization in your preferred focus area, establishing a strong theoretical and research foundation for potential doctoral studies.