Master of Applied Linguistics

About the course

The Master of Applied Linguistics explores how language is used, analysed, learned and taught in real-world settings. You’ll build practical expertise in second language teaching and language-in-use across social and professional contexts, with electives to tailor your study. Choose a focus in TESOL Studies or Language and Discourse Analysis to match your goals. This is a master coursework qualification in applied linguistics. The programme enhances curriculum leadership, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy understanding for professional educators.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that apply advanced language expertise across education and language-related industries. Career pathways may include TESOL/ESL teaching, curriculum and assessment support, language program coordination, translation and editing, publishing, discourse or language data analysis, and work connected to language technologies. This is a master coursework qualification preparing applied linguistics professionals for diverse sectors. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)