Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in Language for Specific Purposes
View courses for International students.
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)
This specialisation has been designed to explore the increasing use of English as a medium of instruction across all levels of education, the worldwide demand for English proficiency in the globalising workplace, and the ways in which language use is specialised in such domains. Subjects focus on the development of skills for analysing language as related to context and purpose, understanding the ways in which language learning is related to context and purpose, and understanding and designing research for these areas.
Key features
- Largest and most diverse Linguistics department in Australia, which features five research centres.
- You will study a wide range of subjects, including; Discourse and Multimodality, Literacy and Teaching English for Academic Purposes.
- You will also explore research methodologies in the study of languages.
- Internationally relevant and highly regarded.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Course fee
AUD $12,240.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent, or a Postgraduate Certificate of Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in LSP with GPA of 3.0.
A minimum of one year full time or equivalent relevant professional language teaching experience in an accredited institution.
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 language teaching experience in an accredited institution.
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 with a specialisation in LSP 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
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 24 |
| Completion of a specialisation from the list below |
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | APPL900 | Communicative Grammar | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL901 | Genre, Discourse and Multimodality | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL902 | Research Methods in Language Study | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL940 | Language for Specific Purposes | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL941 | Literacies | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL942 | Teaching English for Academic Purposes | 4 | ||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
