Masters Qualifying in Applied Linguistics with a research component

• General information
• Synopsis
• Entry requirements
• Course structure
  • Core units
  • Electives
  • Research project

General information

Course code: 1988 + Off-campus learning only (Clayton campus based) + Mid-year entry available + Course coordinator: Anna Margetts

Synopsis

This program is intended for students who are able to undertake a research project as part of their level-four studies. This option can act as a preparation for entry to a research degree.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least a pass bachelors degree with a major sequence in linguistics or a major sequence in English or another language, with results at least at credit standard in the third part of the major sequence.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points including two core units, a research project and one elective chosen from the list below:

Core units

• ALM4110 General linguistics
• ALM4120 Applied linguistics

Electives

• ALM4130 Language in society
• ALM4150 Research design in applied linguistics
• An approved unit from another section or faculty

Research project

• ALM4190 Research project

Students require a qualifying grade of H2A and a grade of distinction or above for the research component to progress to the MA in Linguistics by research (with or without coursework), or directly to PhD.

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