Language Testing - 200 Point Program

The Language Testing specialisation is part of the Master of Applied Linguistics.

Please note: the 200-point Master of Applied Linguistics program in all specialisations is only available to on-campus students.

Student who complete the Master of Applied Linguistics should:

• acquire advanced understanding of concepts, current issues and research methods in core areas of applied linguistics;
• complete a focused piece of research if undertaking the Minor Thesis elective; and
• gain specialist knowledge and research techniques in their chosen Specialisation.

200 point program

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time

Coursework Only Option:

• four compulsory subjects (50 points)
• one undergraduate core subject (12.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
• undergraduate elective subjects (maximum of 37.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
• graduate elective subjects (maximum of 100 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• four compulsory subjects (50 points)
• one undergraduate core subject (12.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
• LING90010 Minor Thesis (25 points)
• undergraduate elective subjects (maximum of 37.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
• graduate elective subjects (maximum of 75 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (25 points). Students must complete the relevant capstone option for their specialisation -

Capstone Stream 4: LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics (12.5 points) or LING90005 Quantitative Methods in Language Studies (12.5 points) and LING90009 Language Testing (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the Language Testing specialisation

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Compulsory Subjects

4 compulsory subjects (50 points)

Undergraduate Core Subjects

1 undergraduate core subject (12.5 points) in the first 100 points of the program

Undergraduate Elective Subjects

Maximum of 37.5 points to be taken in the first 100 points of the program

Minor Thesis Subject

25 points

Please note: students taking LING90010 Minor Thesis should do so in the final semester of their program and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics.

Graduate Elective Subjects

Coursework Only Option:

Maximum of 100 points of graduate elective subjects

or

Minor Thesis Option:

Maximum of 75 points of graduate elective subjects

Please note: LING90002 Presenting Academic Discourse is only available to students of non English speaking background.