Master of Arts (Advanced) (MA(Adv))
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5440
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a grade point average of 4.5 on a 7 point scale, or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Arts in the relevant field.
Additional application information
Students hoping to progress to study in the Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy research programs should enrol in the MA (Adv) as they will be better equipped to undertake a dissertation.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineWhy study the Master of Arts (Advanced)?
The MA (Advanced)consists of either #24 or #16 of coursework and #8 of dissertation, the latter to be taken either in a third or fourth semester. The program is currently available in the field of linguistics. Students are provided with a professional development program with a special focus on languages other than English (LOTE). This field is taught in collaboration with studies in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) . Core courses cover TESOL teaching and curriculum, computer-enhanced language learning, and language structure. Electives explore the linguistic, psychological, educational and socio-cultural aspects of language learning, and the methodology of teaching and learning English in second and foreign language settings. Research and project options are also available, and are recommended for those intending to continue to higher research degrees.
