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Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
M.A(ALing)
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 1.5 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Masters by Coursework |
Applied Linguistics is the study of language use in human affairs. Linguistics is the study of human language in its various forms and uses. It addresses both language in general and the properties of individual languages. Linguistics explores the connection between language, culture and knowledge; between discourse, belief and behaviour. It examines the role of language in human communication; the way people use language to interact with one another and their environment; language acquisition; preservation and loss. At the University of Adelaide our research and teaching are informed by the social nature of language and by systemic functional linguistics.
Applied linguists study many areas of language use, including:
The study of linguistics will develop professional expertise in fields such as:
The program combines research and coursework, with a strong focus on fieldwork, classroom research and workplace documentation. Courses are offered face to face, after hours.
Students complete two courses for the Graduate Certificate and four courses for the Graduate Diploma. Masters students undertake four courses plus the dissertation.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3CM005 |
| Annual tuition fees
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Australian Full-fee place: $13,152
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6.5 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $21,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6.5
6
6
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $21,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The Discipline of Applied Linguistics, a scholarly research community, is internationally recognised for research in the areas of:
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Students choose four courses from the following: |
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Please note: Not all courses are offered each year. |
| Dissertation: Choose either the Full-Time or Part-Time version: |
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Please note: Not all courses are offered each year
Postgraduate Applied Linguistics programs are recognised qualifications for language teaching, including teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and teaching languages other than English (LOTE). They are also internationally recognised for professional work in the fields of media, journalism, advertising, translating and interpreting, language documentation and policy management and workplace communication.
Linguist, Teacher, Tutor
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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
