Master of General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

The Australian National University | Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 48,035
(c. USD33,879.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

In today's globally connected, multilingual society, linguistics and applied linguistics studies are becoming increasingly valuable for various professions, ranging from language education to computational linguistics. The Master of General and Applied Linguistics program allows students to investigate a wide array of subjects, covering structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language learning, linguistic interactions, pedagogy, cultural linguistics, social discourse, legal linguistics, and language preservation.
Program Objectives
Evaluate academic works, conceptual models, belief systems, and practical applications concerning diverse linguistic and sociocultural occurrences.

Utilize established theoretical approaches to recognize, characterize, examine, and interpret linguistic information and communication patterns.
Integrate relevant scholarly materials and data sources to develop coherent analyses and pinpoint areas needing further investigation.
Employ research methodologies to address language-focused inquiries.
Effectively convey linguistic concepts to academic, professional, and public audiences.
Execute an independent, comprehensive research endeavor within general and applied linguistics.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must present one of the following

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6 or 7 and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project thesis
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma with a minimum GPA of 5 or 7 and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project thesis
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5 or 7 AND a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project thesis
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from i a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and or ii a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester or equivalent study period of the Bachelor degree The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission

IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.

Tuition AUD 48,035

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