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Master of General and Applied Linguistics
at Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 46,176
Country Rank#6
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

As language assumes ever greater importance in an interconnected, multilingual world, the study of linguistics and applied linguistics is relevant to a growing number of careers from language teaching to natural language processing. In the Master of General and Applied Linguistics, you will have the opportunity to explore diverse topics across general and applied linguistics areas including structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, language contact, language teaching, language and culture, social interaction, forensic linguistics and language documentation. The program explores questions such as:

In what ways are languages different and similar?
How and why does language change over time?
How are language and culture connected?
How do we learn language?
What are effective ways of teaching languages?

You will engage deeply with current research, explore both established and more recent research methods, and carry out guided research activities in linguistics and applied linguistics. The program is well-suited to people wishing to expand their knowledge about language for professional purposes as well as to those who are considering further research. The degree also offers the optional opportunity to study a broad range of languages for people wishing to develop their proficiency in an additional language or even to start learning a new language. Eligible students in this program can transfer to the Master of General and Applied Linguistics Advanced program to do a thesis.

Course Content
Program Structure:

The Masters of General and Applied Linguistics requires completion of 72 units which must consist of:

12 units from completion of core courses from the following list:
- LING8013 Language and Society
- LING8004 Foundations of the Study of Language
12 units from completion of research methods courses from the following list:
- LING8026 Qualitative Research Methods in Language Studies
- LING8027 Quantitative Research Methods in Linguistics
A minimum of 18 units from completion of disciplinary courses from any of the following thematic lists:

Structural Linguistics
- LING6003 Grammar of the World's Languages
- LING6008 Semantics
- LING6010 Sounds of the World's Languages: Phonetics and Phonology
- LING6026 Topics in Advanced Syntax and Morphology
- LING6033 Advanced Sociophonetics
- LING6035 Semantic Typology
- LING6525 Special Topics in Linguistics
Language learning
- LING6013 Teaching Languages
- LING6023 Dictionaries and Dictionary-Making
- LING6029 Language, Assessment and Policy
- LING6101 Second Language Acquisition
- LING6521 Child Language Acquisition
Language in society
- ASIA8051 Language and Power in Asia and the Pacific
- LING6015 Language, Culture and Translation
- LING6021 Cross Cultural Communication
- LING6034 Communication in Heath Care
- LING6105 Forensic Linguistics: Language and the Law
- LING6311 Language and Social Interaction
Forensic Linguistics
- LING6105 Forensic Linguistics: Language and the Law
- LING6032 Forensic Linguistics: Forensic Voice and Text Comparison
Language documentation and language change
- ASIA6308 Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific
- LING6005 Language across time
- LING6018 Languages in Contact
- LING6529 The History of the English Language
- LING6009 Field Methods in Linguistics
Language-specific linguistics
- HUMN8032 Writing for the Research Process
- LING6016 Language and Society in Indigenous Australia
- LING6020 The Structure of English
- LING6028 Japanese Linguistics
- LING6030 Advanced Academic English
- LING6040 Austronesian Languages
- LING6031 Papuan Languages
A minimum of 12 units from completion of research project courses from the following list:
- ASIA6308 Linguistic histories in Asia and the Pacific
- HUMN8030 Digital Humanities and Public Culture Research Project
- HUMN8031 Digital Humanities and Public Culture Research Project (Advanced)
- LING6005 Language Across Time
- LING6010 Sounds of the World's Languages: Phonetics and Phonology
- LING6016 Language and Society in Indigenous Australia
- LING6023 Dictionaries and Dictionary-Making
- LING6028 Japanese Linguistics
- LING6029 Language, Assessment and Policy
- LING6015 Language, Culture and Translation
- LING6026 Topics in Advanced Syntax and Morphology
- LING6036 Advanced Sociolinguistics
- LING6101 Second Language Acquisition
- LING6035 Semantic Typology
- LING6311 Language and Social Interaction
- LING6521 Child Language Acquisition
- LING6525 Special Topics in Linguistics
- LING6040 Austronesian Languages
- LING6034 Communication in Health Care
- LING6031 Papuan Languages
- LING8001 Graduate Reading Course (Linguistics)
- LING8003 Readings in Applied Linguistics
A maximum of 18 units comprising 1000, 2000, or 3000 level language courses from the following languages:
- Indigenous Australian Language courses: INDG2003, INDG2004, INDG2005, INDG2006
- AGRK-MAJ Ancient Greek
- ARAB-MAJ Arabic Language
- BURM-MIN Burmese Language
- CHIN-MAJ Chinese Language
- FREN-MAJ French Language and Culture
- GERM-MAJ German Language and Culture
- HIND-MAJ Hindi Language
- INDN-MAJ Indonesian Language
- ITAL-MAJ Italian Language and Culture
- JPNS-MAJ Japanese Language
- KORE-MAJ Korean Language
- LATN-MAJ Latin
- MNGL-MIN Mongolian Language
- PERS-MAJ Persian Language and Culture
- PORT Portuguese Language courses
- RUSS-MIN Russian
- SANS-MAJ Sanskrit Language
- SPAH-MAJ Spanish
- TETM-MIN Tetum Language
- THAI-MAJ Thai Language
- TOKP-MIN Tok Pisin Language
Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Cognate disciplines

Applied Linguistics, Audiology, Communication Studies, International Communication Studies, Languages, Language Teaching, Lexicography, Linguistics, Speech Pathology, TESOL from an Australian tertiary institution or its international equivalent, Translating/Interpreting

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes.

If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or

• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$46,176.00
Career Prospect
Employment Opportunities

The Master of General and Applied Linguistics will advance your career in education, translation and interpreting, language teaching, speech pathology, audiology, editing, language policy, cross-cultural communication, language documentation and other positions in government and private business. It is also a pathway to further studies.

Cost Of Studying At Australian National University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of General and Applied Linguistics at Australian National University