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About the course
This 72-unit program examines how language works and how it is used in real-world settings, combining general linguistics with applied perspectives. You can study areas such as structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, language contact, language teaching, forensic linguistics and language documentation, with an option to take additional language study. This is a Master coursework degree in linguistics and applied linguistics. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.
What you might learn
You will build a strong grounding in linguistic theory and applied linguistics, and learn to analyse language structure, variation and change. The program develops research literacy through qualitative and quantitative methods and guided research projects, helping you interpret evidence and engage with contemporary scholarship. Graduates strengthen skills for language-focused professional practice and for progression toward further research in linguistics and applied linguistics.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles where advanced language analysis is valuable, including language teaching and curriculum/policy support, translation and cross-cultural communication, language assessment, and work in government or community organisations. The training also supports pathways into language-technology and NLP-adjacent roles, and research or further study. This is a Master coursework qualification preparing careers in linguistics and applied linguistics. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.
Entry requirements
Applicants need a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with minimum GPA 5/7; or a Bachelor degree plus a Graduate Certificate/Diploma in a cognate discipline with minimum GPA 4/7; or a Bachelor degree with GPA 4/7 plus at least 3 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 related to the program.
Living Costs in Canberra**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348 |
Average Salary***
