Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA - Applied in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato
University of Waikato
|
Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
35,900
(c. USD20,802.26)
Attendance
Full-time
Waikato's Master of Arts (Applied) (MA(Applied)) program involves studying specialized papers that equip you with internationally applicable skills. This qualification is ideal if you're currently working in language education in New Zealand and considering opportunities abroad. The curriculum features unique subjects exclusive to Waikato's MA(Applied), such as discourse analysis and teacher cognition research. A particularly relevant focus area is English for academic purposes, where you'll gain expertise in teaching postgraduate international students. By pursuing this degree - New Zealand's pioneering applied linguistics program established in 1992 - you'll be earning a qualification that maintains its innovative reputation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A recognised bachelors degree with a B/B+ average, and a B/B+ average in a relevant subject if required.
Some Faculties/Schools require an honours degree (to demonstrate research capacity). Where the above requirements are not met, further study in a lower level programme may be required first.
IELTS (Academic)6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL 90 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL 90 with a score of 21 in writing
Pearson PTE Academic 58 and no PTE communicative skills below 50
Tuition
NZD
35,900