Program Overview
The General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) at Australian National University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German, Chinese (Mandarin) over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German, Chinese (Mandarin)
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Introduction to the Study of Language\', \'Language and Society\', "Sounds of the World\'s Languages: Phonetics and Phonology", \'Teaching Languages\', \'Language, Culture and Translation\', \'Languages in Contact\', \'The Structure of English\', \'Cross Cultural Communication\', \'Language and the law: introduction to forensic linguistics\', \'Language and Social Interaction\', \'Structural Linguistics\', \'Introduction to Syntax\', \'Morphology\', \'Semantics\', "Sounds of the World\'s Languages: Phonetics and Phonology", \'Phonological Analysis\', \'Syntactic Theory\', \'Seminar on Semantics\', \'Special Topics in Linguistics\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- By transfer from the Master of General and Applied Linguistics with a minimum GPA of 6/7\xc2\xa0as well as the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
- If the total number of units attempted exceeds 72 in the same teaching period in which the 72nd unit is attempted, exactly 72 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from courses in descending order of marks.
- Students will be awarded up to 72 units of course credit for completed courses listed in this Masters (Advanced) degree.
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s\xc2\xa0English Language Admission Requirements for Students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Australian National University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English, German, Chinese (Mandarin)
- Duration 24 months
