Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Linguistics & Applied Linguistics)

The postgraduate diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain considerable knowledge in an area of linguistics and applied linguistics and develop critical insights to the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed a four year BA (Honours) with a research component in linguistics and applied linguistics.

Course coordinator:
Professor Nick Evans
School of Languages and Linguistics
Email: nrde@unimelb.edu.au

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

• complete the equivalent of a four year BA (Honours) degree with a research component and obtain a recognised qualification;
• gain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in linguistics and applied linguistics at Masters or PhD level;
• demonstrate a specialist understanding of specific areas of study, showing an understanding of the latest research directions;
• develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in linguistics and applied linguistics.

• Thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points)
• one compulsory subject (25 points)
• elective subjects (37.5 points)

The minimum entry requirement is:

• an undergraduate degree with a major in linguistics, applied linguistics or English language, with a grade average equivalent to an H2A (75%) at the University of Melbourne in the major

• an undergraduate degree with a major in English, education, a language other than English, speech pathology, psychology, sociology or cognate discipline with a grade average equivalent to an H2A (75%) at the University of Melbourne in the major, together with professional training or experience in language related issues, such as language teaching, interpreting and translation, or speech pathology

• a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Linguistics and Applied Linguistics) with a grade average equivalent to an H2A (75%) average at the University of Melbourne.

Referee reports and employers' references to assess the applicant's eligibility may be required.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability