Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics at University of Sydney is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 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 Applied Linguistics 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 31,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics 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
- Language and Identity
- Structure of English
- Register and Genre in English
- Functional Grammar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification
- completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification or
- an Honours degree in a relevant discipline or
- relevant professional work experience and a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average or an equivalent qualification
English language requirements
IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 31,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sydney 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 University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months