Master of Applied Linguistics–MAppLing 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MAppLing degree shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with a B grade average or better in Languages Sciences, Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), English Language, Education, or a language other than English (or another relevant degree); and

(ii) been accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study;

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation

2. (a) Except as provided for in 2(b) and 4, the course of study for the MAppLing shall consist of courses worth a total of 180 points including:

(i) LALS 560

Note: LALS 560 will not be required for students who have completed at least two years of professional experience in language education or a related field.

(ii) LALS 540, LALS 541

(iii) Further points from LALS 510–584

(b) A candidate who has previously completed a DipTESOL or equivalent qualification, or a BA(Hons) or equivalent in a relevant subject may be exempt from up to 60 points from 2(a).

3. A candidate who has been awarded the PGCertAppLing or PGDipAppLing shall abandon that qualification on being awarded the MAppLing.

5. The MAppLing may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.