Overview
Key facts:
- Are you interested in human language and the way it has been formed and adapted throughout civilisation? Study Applied Linguistics at University of Waikato and you'll explore the complex world of language theories and methods, and the solution of practical problems associated with language.
- By studying Applied Linguistics you'll explore the issues associated with learning a foreign language in a programme that is leading the way in development and use of online learning. The graduate level papers open up interesting academic and professional careers in language education generally, and second language teaching in particular.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Academic & Professional Research & Writing
- Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
- Second Language Teaching Practicum
- Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research
- Pedagogic Linguistics for TESOL
- Applied Linguistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- The first day of any month from February to November
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Linguistics View 5 other PhDs in Linguistics in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need to provide a copy of your official transcript(s) and certificates for all previous tertiary qualifications held. These documents must detail the qualification, papers/subjects taken, grades awarded and should include information on institution grading systems/scales, and evidence of completion.
- You will need to provide evidence that at least one University of Waikato research supervisor has agreed to supervise your research and invited you to apply.
- Attach your academic CV.
- Sample of academic writing.
- Academic referees.
- Passport or birth certificate.
- Evidence of English language competency.
Tuition Fee
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International
6800 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
6800 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.
- $6,800 - $7,220 per year
Living costs for Hamilton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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