Overview

Choose which postgraduate Applied Linguistics qualification best suits you according to your career goals, time commitments and eligibility.

Features

Our programme at Victoria University of Wellington offers a range of topics in Applied Linguistics, with a strong focus on language education.

You’ll develop your ability to critically read studies in this field and carry out your own research. And you’ll gain the skills to advise others on language-related issues.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to real-life language-related problems. It has close connections with the fields of education, linguistics, psychology, anthropology, and sociology.

This programme is ranked in the top 100 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2022.

The QS World University Rankings is an annual global publication that gives overall rankings and subject rankings for more than 18,000 universities worldwide.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 5 other PhDs in Linguistics in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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

Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.

You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.

Tuition Fee

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National

10544 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10544 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Wellington

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.