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About the course
CDU’s Graduate Certificate of Linguistic Studies is a flexible postgraduate qualification focused on analysing, evaluating and applying linguistic knowledge to language use across varied contexts. You build theoretical foundations while selecting units aligned to your interests and professional needs, with emphasis on contextualised evaluation of language. The course engages with First Nations, Australian, Asian and global perspectives and can be studied part-time on campus or online.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles in applied linguistics and language-focused fields, including language education and assessment, policy development, forensic linguistics, and language maintenance and revitalisation. The course supports professional development for language teachers, TESOL practitioners and others working where language analysis and communication are central. It can also provide a pathway into further postgraduate study in linguistic studies. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.
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