Applied Linguistics

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of applied linguistics, translating and interpretation in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as research methods, English grammar and applied linguistics, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as international relations consultant, college professor, policy maker, international aid officer, advertising consultant, chief editor, and etc. in companies including United Nations, BBC, McCann, Random House, Oxford University Press, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Without Specialisation

Living Costs in Palmerston North**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,089 - 1,440	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 702 - 928
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 2 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 203 - 268

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com