Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics – PGCertAppLing
Language & Literature
A course by
Massey University
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics prepares professionals for advanced roles in language teaching and other language-related fields, with a focus on second-language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and applied linguistics in a global and digital world.
NZ$5,326
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Critically evaluate second-language acquisition theories
Gain in-depth knowledge of key perspectives explaining how people learn additional languages and be able to evaluate and apply these theories in real-world teaching scenarios.
Develop contemporary language teaching methods
About This Course
This certificate is designed for professionals involved in second language teaching. Students critically explore second-language acquisition, modern teaching approaches, curriculum design, discourse analysis, and language documentation. The programme addresses sociocultural demands and the digital context of language learning, offering a pathway to deepen expertise for those passionate about languages and how we learn or teach them. Courses are taught by distinguished educators engaged in current research topics such as online language communities, multilingualism, and heritage language learning.
Course Content
- Second Language Learning Theories and Processes
- Contemporary Approaches to Language Teaching Methodology
- Contextualising Curriculum and Materials Design
- Advanced TESOL for Diverse Learners and Contexts
- Discourse Analysis
- Language Documentation
- Current Issues in Applied Linguistics
Entry Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Massey University entrance requirements.
Build towards these roles
Second language teacher (TESOL/ESOL)Language curriculum developerApplied linguistLanguage programme administrator
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