Master of Arts [M.A] (Applied Linguistics)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #126 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$31,304 /Yr
A$48,160 /Yr
Important Alert
- Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake - Nov 30, 2025
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $31304 (AUD 48160) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing (On-Campus) | $13884 (AUD 21360) |
Housing (Off-Campus) | $9469 (AUD 14568) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | $21861 (AUD 33632) |
2021 | $20873 (AUD 32112) |
Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
Event | Application Date |
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Semester 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake | |
Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake | Nov 30, 2025 |
- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Applied Linguistics for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- Students get the opportunity to choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies.
- The options offered by the program are Applied Linguistics and TESO.
- The sample courses of the program include:
- Introduction to Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Concepts in Applied Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Portfolio and Synthesis
- The program has a strong national and international reputation.
- Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops.
- The University of Queensland ranks 1st in Queensland for arts and humanities according to QS World University Rankings 2021.
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Scores Required
Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (300+) for a better chance of admission.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.

Arts 126 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #6 out of 29 in Australia 2025)

Arts 109 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 23 in Australia 2025)
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TOP Scholarships
Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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UQ International Excellence Scholarship | 25% reduction in tuition fees per semester | International student received an unconditional offer to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2025. |
UQ International High Achievers Award | 20% reduction in tuition fees per semester | International student received an unconditional offer to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2025. |
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Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Linguistics researcher
- Interpreter
- International business consultant
- TESOL teacher
- Language teacher
- Language program manager
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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HASS Scholarship for Excellence - India | Scholarship per student$ 6,500/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 13,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,300/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 650/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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