Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics
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Overview
This diploma has been designed to cover theoretical and methodological issues relevant to practitioners in a variety of professions whose work is concerned with applied language study. Subjects are internationally relevant and focus on the development of discourse analytic skills and understanding the complex relationship between language use and context.
This diploma has three specialisations:
- General Applied Linguistics
- Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Language for Specific Purposes (LSP)
For information on the specialisations, please click on the 'What You Will Study' tab.
Key features
- The course consists of six core applied linguistics units.
- Flexible study options allow you to choose to study on-campus, distance, or mixed.
- Full credit may be carried forward into the Master of Applied Linguistics program provided a minimum GPA of 3.00 has been attained.
- Largest Linguistics department in Australia, with over 100 staff and more than 1000 completed and current postgraduate students and five research centres.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a language professional working or aiming to work in the areas of English language teaching across all levels of education and in the globalising workplace, curriculum development, education assessment and program evaluation, teacher education, policy development, management, or community service where language and communication are critical issues.
Course fee
AUD $12,240.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent, or a Postgraduate Certificate of Applied Linguistics in one of the specialisations with GPA of 3.0.
A minimum of one year full time or equivalent relevant professional or language teaching experience depending on the specialisation.
You will also be required to submit proof of work experience in the form of a letter, on your employer's letterhead, stating the length of time employed, whether full or part time, and the nature of duties as well as a completed Supplementary Form.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
A minimum of one year full time or equivalent relevant professional or language teaching experience depending on the specialisation.
You will also be required to submit proof of work experience in the form of a letter, on your employer's letterhead, stating the length of time employed, whether full or part time, and the nature of duties as well as a completed Supplementary Form.
Notes:
Full credit may be carried forward into the Master of Applied Linguistics programs provided a minimum GPA of 3.00 has been attained.
Application forms for entry into the Master of Applied Linguistics programs must be submitted by the relevant application deadlines.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 24 |
| Completion of a specialisation from the list below |
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics specialisations:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
There are opportunities as a language professional in the areas of English language teaching across all levels of education and in the globalising workplace, curriculum development, literacy education assessment and program evaluation, teacher education, policy development, management or community service where language and communication are critical issues.
