Program Requirements
The Masters of General and Applied Linguistics requires completion of 72 units which must consist of:
24 units from completion of compulsory courses from the following list:
LING8004 Language Unlocked: An introduction to linguistics
LING8013 The Social Life of Language
LING8026 Qualitative Research Methods in Language Studies
LING8027 Quantitative Research Methods in Linguistics
A minimum of 18 units from completion of disciplinary courses from any of the following thematic lists:
Structural linguistics
LING6003 Grammar of the World's Languages
LING6008 Semantics
LING6010 Sounds of the World's Languages: Phonetics and Phonology
LING6026 Topics in Advanced Syntax and Morphology
LING6035 Semantic Typology
LING6525 Special Topics in Linguistics
Language learning
LING6013 Teaching Languages
LING6023 Dictionaries and Dictionary-Making
LING6029 Language, Assessment and Policy
LING6101 Second Language Acquisition
LING6521 Child Language Acquisition
Language in society
ASIA8051 Language and Power in Asia and the Pacific
LING6015 Language, Culture and Translation
LING6016 Language and Society in Indigenous Australia
LING6021 Cross-Cultural Communication
LING6034 Communication in Health Care
LING6036 Advanced Sociolinguistics
LING6105 Forensic Linguistics: Language and the Law
LING6311 Language and Social Interaction
Forensic linguistics
LING6032 Forensic Linguistics: Forensic Voice and Text Comparison
LING6105 Forensic Linguistics: Language and the Law
Language documentation and language change
LING6005 Language across time
LING6009 Field Methods in Linguistics
LING6018 Languages in Contact
LING6038 Corpus Linguistics
Language-specific linguistics
LING6017 Chinese Linguistics
LING6020 The Structure of English
LING6031 Papuan Languages
LING6040 Austronesian Languages
A minimum of 12 units from completion of research project courses from the following list:
HUMN8031 Digital Humanities and Public Culture Research Project (Advanced)
LING6005 Language Across Time
LING6010 Sounds of the World's Languages: Phonetics and Phonology
LING6015 Language, Culture and Translation
LING6016 Language and Society in Indigenous Australia
LING6017 Chinese Linguistics
LING6023 Dictionaries and Dictionary-Making
LING6026 Topics in Advanced Syntax and Morphology
LING6029 Language, Assessment and Policy
LING6031 Papuan Languages
LING6034 Communication in Health Care
LING6035 Semantic Typology
LING6036 Advanced Sociolinguistics
LING6040 Austronesian Languages
LING6101 Second Language Acquisition
LING6311 Language and Social Interaction
LING6521 Child Language Acquisition
LING6525 Special Topics in Linguistics
LING8001 Graduate Reading Course (Linguistics)
LING8003 Readings in Applied Linguistics
A maximum of 18 units of 1000, 2000, or 3000 level language courses from the following language subject areas:
Indigenous Australian Language courses: INDG2003, INDG2004
AGRK-MAJ Ancient Greek
ARAB-MAJ Arabic
BURM-MIN Burmese Language
CHIN-MAJ Chinese Language
FRNS-MAJ French Studies
GRMS-MAJ German Studies
HIND-MAJ Hindi Language
INDN-MAJ Indonesian Language
ITLS-MAJ Italian Studies
JPNS-MAJ Japanese Language
KORE-MAJ Korean Language
LATN-MAJ Latin
MNGL-MIN Mongolian Language
PERS-MAJ Persian
PORT Portuguese Language courses
RSNS-MIN Russian Studies
SANS-MAJ Sanskrit Language
SPNS-MAJ Spanish Studies
TETM-MIN Tetum Language
TIBN Tibetan Language courses
THAI-MAJ Thai Language
TOKP-MIN Tok Pisin Language
TURK Turkish Language courses
Admission Requirements
Applicants must present the following:
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 4/7
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 AND a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.
Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:
- a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
- demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.
Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support
Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.
Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications.
Cognate Disciplines
Applied Linguistics, Audiology, Communication Studies, International Communication Studies, Languages, Language Teaching, Lexicography, Linguistics, Speech Pathology, TESOL from an Australian tertiary institution or its international equivalent, Translating/Interpreting
Indicative fees
Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $54,540.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
As language assumes ever greater importance in an interconnected, multilingual world, the study of linguistics and applied linguistics is relevant to a growing number of careers from language teaching to natural language processing. In the Master of General and Applied Linguistics, you will have the opportunity to explore diverse topics across general and applied linguistics areas including structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, language contact, language teaching, language and culture, social interaction, forensic linguistics and language documentation. The program explores questions such as:
In what ways are languages different and similar?
How and why does language change over time?
How are language and culture connected?
How do we learn language?
What are effective ways of teaching languages?
You will engage deeply with current research, explore both established and more recent research methods, and carry out guided research activities in linguistics and applied linguistics. The program is well-suited to people wishing to expand their knowledge about language for professional purposes as well as to those who are considering further research. The degree also offers the optional opportunity to study a broad range of languages for people wishing to develop their proficiency in an additional language or even to start learning a new language. Eligible students in this program can transfer to the Master of General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) program to complete a thesis.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
The Master of General and Applied Linguistics will advance your career in education, translation and interpreting, language teaching, speech pathology, audiology, editing, language policy, cross-cultural communication, language documentation and other positions in government and private business. It is also a pathway to further studies.
Learning Outcomes
- critically examine literature, theories, ideologies and applied practices relevant to diverse linguistic and sociocultural phenomena;
- apply established theoretical frameworks to the identification, description, analysis and explanation of linguistic data and language use;
- synthesise relevant literature and other information sources to form cogent interpretations and to identify research gaps;
- apply research principles and methods to language-related questions; and
- communicate clearly and knowledgeably about language-related topics to academic, professional and general audiences.
Further Information
Unless otherwise stated, a course used to satisfy the requirements of one list may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another list. Contact the Program Convenor for assistance with planning your program to meet your goals.