Language Testing - 200 Point Program

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

See program objectives

Language Testing specialisation

Coursework only

• three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• one core subject (12.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
• twelve elective subjects (150 points) (up to three undergraduate elctive subjects can be taken, in the first 100 points of the program)

OR Coursework and Minor Thesis

• three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• one core subject (12.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
• ten elective subjects (125 points) (up to three undergraduate elctive subjects can be taken, in the first 100 points of the program)
• Minor Thesis (25 points)

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.

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

Students enrolled in the Language Testing specialisation must take ALL of the following Compulsory subjects.

Core Subjects

Students enrolled in the Language Testing specialisation must take one core subject (12.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)

Undergraduate Elective Subjects

Coursework only

• twelve elective subjects (150 points) (up to three undergraduate elctive subjects can be taken, in the first 100 points of the program)

OR Coursework and Minor Thesis

• ten elective subjects (125 points) (up to three undergraduate elctive subjects can be taken, in the first 100 points of the program)
• Minor Thesis (25 points)

Graduate Elective Subjects

Coursework only

• twelve elective subjects (150 points) (up to three undergraduate elctive subjects can be taken, in the first 100 points of the program)

OR Coursework and Minor Thesis

• ten elective subjects (125 points) (up to three undergraduate elctive subjects can be taken, in the first 100 points of the program)
• Minor Thesis (25 points)

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

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.