Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics (Research)

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 60% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no band below 6.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 with no individual section below 20.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Victoria University of Wellington offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options specifically designed to support international students pursuing their academic endeavors. These scholarships are aimed at assisting students in covering tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs associated with studying in New Zealand.

International Scholarships: The university provides a range of merit-based scholarships for outstanding international students entering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. These scholarships often consider academic achievements, leadership qualities, and community involvement.

Faculty-Specific Scholarships: Several faculties within the university offer their own scholarships tailored to specific fields of study. These awards recognize excellence in particular disciplines and may support international students pursuing degrees within those faculties.

Research Grants and Fellowships: For postgraduate students engaging in research, Victoria University offers research grants and fellowships to support their projects. These grants can cover research expenses, conference participation, or living stipends during the research period.

Study Abroad and Exchange Scholarships: International students participating in study abroad or exchange programs facilitated by Victoria University can access scholarships to assist with travel expenses, accommodation, and other study-related costs during their exchange period.

Government and External Scholarships: Additionally, international students may be eligible for scholarships offered by the New Zealand government, international organizations, and external funding bodies. These scholarships often have specific eligibility criteria and application procedures.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (Research) program from Victoria University of Wellington possess advanced linguistic knowledge, research skills, and a deep understanding of language-related issues, enabling them to pursue diverse career paths in the field of linguistics and beyond.

Language Instructor/Teacher: Many graduates choose careers as language instructors or teachers, teaching languages, English as a second language (ESL), or linguistics in educational institutions, language centers, or online platforms.

Linguistic Researcher/Academic Researcher: Careers in linguistic research involve roles as academic researchers or research associates, contributing to linguistic research projects, language documentation, or linguistic fieldwork.

Language Analyst/Linguistic Consultant: Graduates may work as language analysts or linguistic consultants, analyzing linguistic data, providing language-related consulting services, or working with language technology companies.

Translation/Interpretation Specialist: Careers in translation involve roles as translators or interpreters, translating documents, interpreting for conferences, or working in multilingual settings requiring linguistic expertise.

Language Program Coordinator/Educational Administrator: Graduates might pursue careers as language program coordinators or educational administrators, managing language programs, curriculum development, or educational administration in language-related institutions.

Language Policy Analyst/Governmental Linguist: Careers in language policy involve roles as language policy analysts or governmental linguists, contributing to language policy development, linguistic diversity preservation, or working in government language departments.

Speech-Language Pathologist/Communication Specialist: Graduates may work as speech-language pathologists or communication specialists, assisting individuals with communication disorders, language development issues, or working in healthcare settings.

Corporate Language Trainer/Communication Skills Coach: Careers in corporate training involve roles as language trainers or communication skills coaches, offering language training programs, communication workshops, or intercultural communication training in corporate settings.

Language Technology Developer/Computational Linguist: Graduates might pursue careers as language technology developers or computational linguists, working on language-related software development, natural language processing, or artificial intelligence projects.

International Relations Specialist/Cultural Liaison Officer: Some graduates use their linguistic skills for roles as international relations specialists or cultural liaison officers, fostering cultural understanding, diplomacy, or cross-cultural communication in international organizations.