Overview

In the General and Applied Linguistics program at the Australian National University 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 do a thesis.

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.

Career Options

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Society

Sounds of the World's Languages: Phonetics and Phonology

Teaching Languages

Language, Culture and Translation

Languages in Contact

The Structure of English

Cross Cultural Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

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National: You can apply at any time throughout the year

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS:108329M

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.

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53110 AUD / year

≈ 53110 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

33460 AUD / year

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Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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