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LINGP01 - Linguistics and applied linguistics PhD program

Linguistics

Our discipline explores relations between language and culture, language and mind, language in social interaction, cross-cultural communication, and analysis of language structure and function, from sounds to grammar, meaning and texts. We offer expertise in languages of the Asia-Pacific region, language in media and education, varieties of English spoken worldwide, language history, systems of sound and grammar, and relations between language, society, culture, and mind.

We have strong connections to linguistic researchers throughout the University, in several language departments as well as in English, education, psychology, information technology, the  Sydney Conservatorium of Music , and  the Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC).

Our study offering

Linguistics is the study of human language. It aims to find out what language is like and identify ways to use this knowledge in understanding communication, culture, social life, and the human mind. Each of the world’s 6000 languages is a rich and textured system. From the Amazon to Africa, Southeast Asia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia, learn how we use language for thinking, gathering information and structuring our societies.

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• Linguistics (major) *
• Linguistics (minor) *
• Linguistics (Honours)

*Available to all students studying the  Bachelor of Arts ,  Bachelor of Economics  and  Bachelor of Visual Arts , as well as all combined  Bachelor of Advanced Studies  degrees.  

Postgraduate

The Master of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics deepens your knowledge of linguistics and cross-cultural communication and you will develop new skills as you put this knowledge into practice. Analyse the forms and functions of language, both spoken and written, and study how language connects with visual contexts – gesture, image, film and sound, and digital platforms. You will develop a critical awareness of the connections between language, culture and society.

Master of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics

• Graduate Certificate in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics
• Graduate Diploma in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics

Our academics are involved in major research projects, tackling subjects as diverse as anthropological linguistics, field linguistics in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, language use in television series, news discourse, language and evaluation, genre relations, literacy, semantics, multimodality, classroom discourse, youth justice conferencing, and World Englishes. Research students will join a vibrant community of researchers.

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Master of Philosophy
• Master of Arts (Research)

Our research

• Research on languages of Australasia
• Indigenous languages of the world
• Language and the emotions
• Language and mind
• Language and multimodality
• Language in education
• Media discourse
• Systemic functional linguistics
• Field linguistics and language documentation
• Functional linguistics
• Corpus linguistics and Digital Humanities
• Sociolinguistics and socio-cultural linguistics
• History and philosophy of linguistics
• Language contact

Academic staff

• Professor Monika Bednarek
• Professor Nick Enfield
• Dr Manuel David González Pérez
• Dr Gwendolyn Hyslop
• Associate Professor Sunny Boy Mahboob
• Professor James Martin
• Dr  Yankee Modi
• Dr Mark Post
• Professor Jakelin Troy

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• Chair Professor  Nick Enfield
• Undergraduate Coordinator Associate Professor  Sunny Boy Mahboob  
• PG Coursework Coordinator Professor  Nick Enfield
• PG Research Coordinator Professor  James Martin
• Seminar Convenor Dr  Gwendolyn Hyslop
• Academic Advisor Professor  Monika Bednarek

Honorary Associates

• Dr Yaegan Doran
• Dr Dorothy Economou
• Associate Professor Susan Hood
• Dr Yishan Huang
• Dr David Rose
• Dr  Lila San Roque
• Dr Paul James Sidwell
• Dr Bradley Smith
• Dr  Michael Walsh
• Dr Mareike Wulff
• Dr Charles Zuckerman

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Language, Literature and Culture

Undertake a phd in language, literature and culture.

Gain expertise in a specialised area of language, literature and culture

Pursue an advanced research project in English literary studies, philosophy, communications, or applied linguistics, and expand our understanding of the cultural and social forces that shape and steer the world today.

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Master of Arts (Research)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode: In person

Location: Bedford Park

CRICOS code:  106282D

Annual fees: 2024: $36,300

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Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities)

Duration: 4 years

Delivery mode: In Person

CRICOS code:  106266D

Why undertake a PhD in Language, Literature and Culture

• Gain expertise in a specialised area.  You will become an international expert in your topic
• Make a difference to the world. Your research has the potential to improve people’s lives by understanding how our culture, and how we communicate, enables us to express ourselves, create new things, connect with each other, and make sense of our surroundings
• Explore a fascinating research question that no one has answered before. You will have the opportunity to fill a gap in current knowledge or answer a previously unresolved issue in your field

Your career

A PhD gained in an area of Language, Literature and Culture at Flinders provides a wide range of skills valued in all types of organisations and careers. It will enhance your creative practice, analytical and communication skills, provide you with skills to quickly learn new concepts and adapt to change, and enhance your time management, organisation and resilience skills.

A PhD is a stepping stone to a career as a professional researcher in the public sector, think tanks, charities, universities, and private corporations. Individuals with PhDs in languages, literature and culture are highly sought after for various professions in public and private organisations and have found roles in writing, the law, public service, consulting, advising, teaching and publishing.

Potential occupations include:

• Consultant or advisor
• Professional researcher

Potential employers include:

• Universities
• Think tanks
• Public sector
• Private corporations

Potential research supervisors

Flinders Language, Literature and Culture academic staff are recognised as leaders in their fields both in Australia and globally. Our academic supervisors draw on their extensive knowledge and exciting research covering topics related to Gothic and Romantic literature, graphic texts, Continental philosophy and English as a global language.

Learn what to prepare before approaching a potential research supervisor.

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Our program offers opportunities to study and undertake independent research projects with innovative scholars working in areas such as Spanish and Latin American cinema, Latin American popular culture studies, Latin American popular music, and research with Indigenous and Afro-Latin communities.

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Explore a selection of Australian Research Council-funded and other research projects undertaken by academics at the School of Languages and Linguistics.

Who is Nature?

Professor Adrian Hearn and Dr Steve Kelly have created a 360-degree interactive film invites you on a journey to five Latin American and Australian sites of ceremonial exchange with nature.

Visual evidence: transforming modern sex research (1880s-1930s)

This project explores how visual evidence became a central means of communicating scientific and medical knowledge about human sexuality in an era of rapid technological change in the German-speaking world.

French Wine Culture

Analysing wine as a product of regional, national and international geopolitics, Associate Professor Jacqueline Dutton shows that wine is so much more than fermented grape juice, especially for the French.

Trust and Cultural Exchange

The Trust and Cultural Exchange project brings together 15 academics from a variety of Schools and Faculties to explore theory and practices of trust across history and cultures.

Aboriginal language use in Darwin

Dr John Mansfield investigates how highly complex Aboriginal languages, traditionally spoken by small semi-nomadic clan groups, are used in an urban context.

Language placement test review

The study focuses on the multi-method evaluation of a suite of language placement tests for seven languages embedded in an institutional policy.

50 words project

This project aims to provide fifty words in every Indigenous language of Australia. We hope this will be a useful resource for schools and educational organisations, and for the general public to discover the diversity of languages around Australia.

Getting in Touch: Bird app development

The Getting in Touch bird apps enable people to listen to recordings of language names for birds alongside photographs of birds and the sounds of their calls.

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The School of Languages and Linguistics hosts the Melbourne node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language, the Language Testing Research Centre, two research units: the Research Unit for Indigenous Language and the Research Unit for Multilingualism and Cross-Cultural Communication, and the Research Hub for Language in Forensic Evidence .

ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language

We investigate how languages vary and evolve, and how we learn and process them. By understanding why the world's languages are designed so differently, we hope to generate scientific insights and exciting new technologies.

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Research Unit for Indigenous Language

We work with Indigenous communities across Australia and the region to expand and strengthen Indigenous Language research, and to support efforts by communities to maintain their linguistic and cultural heritage.

Research Hub for Language in Forensic Evidence

We serve as a national hub coordinating research involving linguistics, law, and law enforcement. Our aim is to assist the courts in ensuring that language & speech in forensic evidence is used in the interests of justice and fairness.

Research Unit for Multilingualism and Cross-Cultural Communications

We research bilingualism and multilingualism, and share our findings with the community via regular free workshops for parents, teachers and others interested in bilingual education.

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The Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) is the national professional organisation for applied linguistics in Australia. We welcome academics, teachers, researchers, students and members of the wider community to join us and become part of an active community interested in questions, issues and problems that can be understood and addressed through a focus on language in our world.

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Winner of Penny McKay Memorial Award 2023

The Penny McKay Memorial Award is jointly offered by the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA),  the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA)  and  the Association for Language Testing and Assessment of Australia and New Zealand (ALTAANZ) . This award honours Penny’s contribution to research and development in second/additional language education.

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Penny McKay Award for 2023 is  Dr Leonard Freeman  for his doctoral thesis undertaken at the University of Melbourne entitled Fair vs. useful: Evaluating the fairness and validity of interpretations and uses of remote Aboriginal students’ national reading test performances, supervised by Emeritus Professor Gill Wigglesworth and A/Prof Carsten Rover. 

Many congratulations to Leonard and his supervisors on this outstanding record of achievement.

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Monash Doctoral Program Monash Doctoral Program ( https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/phd )

This program provides doctoral (PhD) students with the opportunity to develop expertise in their chosen discipline through the completion of a supervised research project.

Each student is also supported through a development program aimed at building the knowledge, skills and abilities that will help them to become more effective researchers, and develop general professional skills of value to prospective employers in academia, industry, government and the broader community.

This program is offered by the Arts Research Graduate School, and is also applicable to students studying externally.

Program requirements

All PhD students will be required to undertake compulsory training in the following areas:

• Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
• Research Integrity (online)
• faculty induction, including occupational health and safety (where required)
• professional development as part of the Monash Doctoral Program.

Professional development component

Students must, in consultation with their supervisor(s), satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 hours of graduate research professional development activities offered or recognised by the University:

• 60 hours (minimum) of professional development activities offered or recognised from the 'Excellence in research and teaching' category
• 60 hours (minimum) of professional development activities offered or recognised from the 'Professionalism, innovation and career' category.

Students will discuss with their supervisors which optional activities best suit their interests and area of study and complete any mandated activities. Students are required to update their supervisors on their progress toward achieving the required hours of professional development activities.

Students may also be directed or encouraged to attend and make presentations at various forums throughout their enrolment.

For detailed information about the options available in this PhD program, visit the Monash Doctoral Program Monash Doctoral Program ( http://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/phd ) webpage.

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The study of linguistics at ANU draws upon the expertise of the largest concentration of linguists in the southern hemisphere, and of people teaching the largest number of languages in Australia. In the 2021 QS rankings, ANU Linguistics was ranked #1 in Australia, and #22 in the world.

ANU has strengths in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and Forensic linguistics, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in these areas. In this, we examine the nature of human language from a scientific point of view: how we use language to communicate; the scope of differences and similarities in languages across the world; how languages vary and change over time and what factors impact that; how meanings are expressed and can be described; how children and adults acquire language; communication differences across cultures, and much more. Applied Linguistics approaches these questions with a focus on language as a cognitive and social phenomenon, working in contexts such as language teaching, healthcare communication, historical linguistics and the maintenance and revival of Indigenous languages, and their place in education systems. In Forensic Linguistics, linguistic skills are applied to assist criminal investigations and to contribute to solving legal cases.

ANU also has great strengths in language description, with more than forty years of research in descriptive and comparative study of the languages of Australia, the Pacific, Papua New Guinea, South-East Asia, China and Japan.

We are home to several leading research centres.

The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Languages builds on ANU’s traditional strength in language description, and its emerging strength in sociolinguistics, as well as on cross-disciplinary work with anthropologists, philosophers, biologists and psychologists.

The Institute for Communication in Health Care works to translate cutting edge communication research into best practice and training for safe and compassionate healthcare.

The Australian National Dictionary Centre (jointly funded by The Australian National University and Oxford University Press Australia), which conducts research into Australian English, and provides Oxford University Press with editorial expertise for their Australian dictionaries

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What is Applied Linguistics?

Applied Linguistics is the study of how languages are used and how they can be analyzed, learned, and best be taught.  

Understanding how languages are used is crucial in understanding human behaviour as we grow, live, work and interact with each other, whether in the home, school, work, or across international boundaries, cultures and customs. 

Our study programs are designed around the practical applications of language studies which will improve your understanding of how language works in a wide range of social and professional environments 

Why choose a degree in Applied Linguistics?

Studying Applied Linguistics is useful for all sorts of employment, as it gives you an understanding of many aspects of human communication and provides you with skills that are easily transferrable to a wide range of areas.   

Studies in Applied Linguistics equip you with the necessary knowledge, tools and understanding for working in areas of interpersonal and intercultural communication, second language learning and teaching, language assessment, education, and language-related data analysis and technologies. Being part of our applied linguistics programs allows you to: 

Develop your identity as an expert in language use across first, second or multilingual language contexts 

Acquire skills in designing, conducting, and communicating language-related research.  

Emerge with a critical understanding of current approaches and developments in the field of language use, teaching and learning.  

Apply these understandings to professional practice in areas including education, translation, editing, publishing, language data analysis and language technologies. 

Become part of a global network of graduates in research, teaching, technology and administration positions.

Career Pathways

Applied linguistics majors develop skills that are highly valued by employers. These skills include:  

Critical thinking and problem solving 

Research skills 

‘Big’ language data analysis skills, corpus linguistics 

Discourse analysis of oral/written communication 

Students and alumni may find employment in government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses depending on their skills and experience. Our programs can provide opportunities for virtual internships or relevant part-time jobs which may be a prerequisite to finding employment. 

What transferable skills, capabilities and attributes do I develop by studying Linguistics?  

An in-depth knowledge of the main aspects of the structure and function of human languages   

An ability to analyze language data and solve problems relevant to language  

Broadly applicable and transferrable skills in engaging critically with unfamiliar analytical problems, with the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative empirical data, and with the structural analysis of such data  

Excellent understanding of the issues involved in communication across languages and cultures  

Experience and skills in working collaboratively to solve problems 

Undergraduate (English as an International Language)

The English as an International Language (EIL) major is designed for students from all language backgrounds wishing to deepen their understanding of the ways in which English is used in intercultural settings and increasingly globalised workplaces.  

You will gain a specialisation in English that enables you to demonstrate advanced knowledge of different Englishes in the world, a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between language, culture and identity, as well as advanced cultural and linguistic knowledge critical to success in today’s globalised workforce.  

You will develop your capacity to use English across a range of intercultural and multilingual settings, and to work effectively in workplaces that are multilingual, multicultural and globally interconnected. Graduates who specialise in English as an International Language will have advanced understanding and specialist skills that enable them to navigate international professional and intercultural settings. 

Visit the Future Students website for further information on available courses 

Postgraduate

• Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics  
• Master of Applied Linguistics  / TESOL /  Language and Discourse Analysis  (16 Unit, 1 year – for established language professionals) 
• Master of Applied Linguistics  / TESOL /  Language and Discourse Analysis (24 Unit, 1.5 years – for more experienced language professionals) 
• Master of Applied Linguistics  /  TESOL / Language and Discourse Analysis  (32 Unit, 2 years – for novices to applied linguistics and TESOL) 

Those on the Applied Linguistics stream can complete a range of courses covering the analysis of language in use, while those on the TESOL stream take a number of courses dedicated to issues in teaching English around the world. Those taking the Language and Discourse Analysis stream (from 2023) will take courses covering a range of qualitative and quantitative approaches to language in use.

These streams prepare graduates to be employable across a range of industries including education, translation, editing, publishing, language data analysis and language technologies. 

Eligible students with good GPAs can complete a research dissertation on many of our graduate MA offerings. These can lead to Ph.D opportunities for students with interests in further study either at UQ or internationally.

Our postgraduate coursework programs in Applied Linguistic s, TESOL and discourse analysis are quality professional development programs for Australian and International language professionals in second language teaching, learning and use. 

What our graduates are doing

Dr megan yucel – learning advisor, griffith university .

What are you doing after completing your studies? 

I’m a Learning Adviser at Griffith University. Having gone through the experience of doing postgraduate study part-time while working full-time as a teacher, I feel I have a lot of empathy for the students that I assist, and helpful insights to share. Writing a PhD really enhanced my academic writing skills and so now I’m able to pass on the tips that I learned. I also work as a freelance test writer and curriculum consultant. 

How did the Master of Applied Linguistics help you in your career? 

My studies in applied linguistics and specifically in the area of second language assessment have been enormously beneficial and have complemented the work that I do. For example, while at UQ’s ICTE, I co-authored and moderated an edX MOOC, IELTS Academic Preparation, which has had almost a million enrolments and is one of the 50 most popular MOOCs of all time. With this course, I was able to combine my theoretical knowledge and expertise with practical tips and strategies that provided real benefits to students who may not otherwise have been able to study abroad or afford an expensive IELTS preparation course. In addition to the professional achievement on my part, I’m proud that I was able to assist students in a practical way. 

What advice would you have for future students thinking about studying Applied Linguistics at UQ? 

My advice is that studying should be a lifelong exercise and that deciding to do postgraduate studies has benefits that go beyond the specific knowledge that you gain in your chosen field of study. The abilities to think critically, analyse, problem-solve, and express your ideas logically and fluently are just some of the skills that you will develop. The thing I love about Applied Linguistics is that it is a diverse field and there are many opportunities to use your knowledge and skills. To give an example from an area that I work in, skilled item writers are highly sought after. So I would definitely recommend giving it a go! 

Nguyen Thi Hong Nhat –  University lecturer & TESOL teacher in Vietnam

Why did you choose to study a Master of Applied Linguistics at UQ?

The field of study I chose is so much related to my work as a university lecturer and TESOL teacher in Vietnam and UQ is a very high-ranking institution which offers a comprehensive Master program of Applied Linguistics (TESOL).

If you have graduated, how did the Master of Applied Linguistics help you in your career?

The program gave me a strong foundation to do research and to teach English.

Wanhua Ma - Education Consultant for international firm

"My experience in the Applied Linguistics program has taught me valuable lessons on understanding the needs of English as a second language learners and obstacles they may come across.

"The multicultural and diverse learning environment of the programme has helped me developing important skills to communicate with people of different cultural and ethnicity backgrounds, which is essential for my everyday work.

"My degree has opened doors for me because being an UQ graduate, employers recognise that I am trained by world leading experts in the field and are equipped with solid yet practical expertise on language education."

In the future, Wanhua hopes to continue working in the field of international student education, help students achieve their study goals, as well as help English as a second language learners with their language learning.

Wanhua has a Masters in Applied Linguistics from The University of Queensland.

Research Postgraduate

Our Applied Linguistics team are happy to invite new Ph.D students to study with us on a range of contemporary topics in applied linguistics and TESOL, including: 

Language teaching and learning in languages other than English 

Discourse analysis 

Pragmatics 

Corpus linguistics / language data analysis 

Language assessment 

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Linguistics

Language is what makes us human – it’s more than just a system of communication.

The study of linguistics helps us to become more aware of our use of language. It assists greatly in the learning and teaching of languages. It is particularly vital for teaching and recording Indigenous languages to ensure their survival for future generations.

Our teaching

The Department of Linguistics offers courses in the core areas of phonology, morphology and syntax and semantics to develop the skills needed for language documentation and analysis. These are complemented by sociolinguistic courses which examine language in society, communication and miscommunication.  We have a particular focus on Indigenous languages and language revival.

Our department is involved with the Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi (KWP) and  Mobile Language Team  (MLT).

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Our research

From a language survey of Pulau Simeulue and Pulau Banyak, to other projects looking at remaining knowledge of German language and culture in the Barossa Valley, our research is varied and much of it based in the field.

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Our current projects

Aceh, indonesia: a language survey of pulau simeulue and pulau banyak.

Chief Investigators: Associate Prof. Rob Amery and Dr Zulfadli Aziz (Syiah Kuala University) SSP project, July to December 2016 Funded by the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL) Aceh Islands Language Survey

Adnyamathanha Language Project

Promote the active speaking of Adnyamathanha (contemporary Indigenous Australian people from the Flinders Ranges, South Australia)

Chief Investigators: Clayton Cruise with assistance from Prof. Peter Mühlhäusler Commenced Jan. 2016 Funding: Indigenous Languages and the Arts (ILA) and First Languages Australia

Barossa Deutsch

Chief Investigator: Dr Peter Mickan Research Assistant/PhD Candidate: Kateryna Katsmann (2011-present)

This project looks at remaining knowledge of German language and culture in the Barossa Valley and ways to promote and support the use of the language. See Monatsblatt produced by the German Language Association Inc. (Deutscher Sprachverein).  Read more .

Communication in Mental Health

Driving health care efficiencies and patient care outcomes by improving communication across acute and primary transitions of care. The focus in South Australia is on communication in transition of mental health patients from acute to primary settings. ARC Linkage Project” LP140100563 Investigators: Dr John Walsh and Prof. Jon Jureidini Research Officer: Dr Nayia Cominos

Partner Organisations: Medicare Local, Central and Hills & Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

Kaurna Dictionary Project

An AIATSIS Dictionaries Project for the Kaurna Language with additional ILA funding.

• Chief Investigator: Associate Prof. Rob Amery
• Research Assistant: Susie Greenwood

'Kaurna Warrapiipa - Kaurna Dictionary' published by Wakefield Press  

Kaurna Language Project: in collaboration with the Kaurna community

Associate Prof. Rob Amery has been working in collaboration with members of the Kaurna community to reclaim and re-introduce the Kaurna language since 1989. Amery’s PhD (1995-1998) is  published .

Research is currently focussed on lexicography and toponyms and production of Kaurna language resources (see  Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi ).

Literacy: An analysis of the linguistic trajectory

An analysis of the linguistic trajectory of the development of writing in one child based on the complete portfolio of writing of a child from her 12 years of schooling. Chief Investigators: Dr John Walsh and Dr Bill Winser MPhil Candidate: Ms Evita Ratcliffe

Language of Sport

An SFL analysis of the range of communications common in the contexts of elite professional sport. The specific focus in on the language of evaluation as expressed in the SFL system of Appraisal. To be published by Routledge in 2020 as 'A Linguistic Perspective on the Language of Sport' - Dr John Walsh, Dr David Caldwell & Prof Jon Jureidini

Ngarrindjeri Language Project

Analysis of Ngarrindjeri texts of the Lower Murray, lakes & Coorong region, as recorded in the book 'A World That Was' by Ronald & Catherine Berndt. ARC Project: DP150103287

• Chief Investigators: Associate Prof. Rob Amery & Prof. Jane Simpson (ANU)
• Research Associate: Dr Mary-Anne Gale

Norf'k Language Project

Long-term ongoing project commenced in 1989 The Nolfolk Island language is a unique case of language genesis and language development leading to a sustained language revival movement. The project has worked towards the recognition of the Norf’k language and development of ongoing support systems.

• Chief Investigator: Emeritus Prof. Peter Mühlhäusler
• The project has been supported by several ARC grants over the years.

Pidgin German: Investigation of colonial varieties of German

This is a long-term ongoing project based on unique recordings made in PNG in 1974. Commenced working with international partners: 2004 Chief Investigator: Emeritus Prof. Peter Mühlhäusler

Supported by the Institut für Deutsche Sprache and the University of Augsburg.

Psychiatric Case Formulation

Psychiatrists are faced with the challenge of articulating ‘Why this patient presents in this way at this time’. This is a key skill for psychiatrists. The project aimed to articulate how formulation is achieved linguistically. Investigators: Dr John Walsh and Prof. Jon Jureidini - Book chapter in 'Effective Communication in Clinical Handover: from Research to Practice' published by de Gruyter in 2016

Sustainable Language Revival

Towards Sustainable Language Revival: A critical analysis of Kaurna (2019-2021) ARC Project: DP190102413 Chief Investigators: Associate Prof. Rob Amery Research Associate: Dr Mary-Anne Gale Research Assistant: Ms Susie Greenwood

Industry connections

• The Australian Linguistic Society
• Applied Linguistics Association of Australia
• Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL)
• The Foundation for Endangered Languages
• Languages and Cultures Network for Australian Universities (LCNAU)
• World Atlas of Linguistic Structures (WALS)
• The Linguist List
• Course in Phonetics, University of California at Berkley

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The Mobile Language Team (MLT) was established in 2009 to support work in Aboriginal languages throughout South Australia.

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Applied Linguistics courses

Join us in putting language to work, exciting programs in applied linguistics at macquarie university.

Applied Linguistics is the application of language study to address real-world challenges. For many people, this takes the form of a career in language teaching, editing and publishing, or consulting in the area of professional communication.

While you may be energised by the immediacy of the classroom and learners, you may also be seeking to specialise in a range of areas, including curriculum development, language testing and evaluation, or leading and managing language programs, to name but a few. Or perhaps you are seeking formal qualifications in editing and electronic publishing to enhance your career prospects.

Whether you are aspiring to a language-related career and are interested in an entry level qualification, or are an experienced teacher, editor or language professional looking to take your career to the next level, Macquarie University has a program to suit you.

While some of our courses have a strong practical focus on teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), our underlying philosophy is that language is fundamental to human existence and has important work to do. Our units of study therefore explore in depth the ways in which language works, showing how linguistic elements like grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are deeply connected with issues of identity, diversity, social justice, and intercultural communication.

If you’re passionate about language, we’d love to have you join us!

Why choose to study Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University?

• Flexible delivery You can complete your qualification in Applied Linguistics and TESOL entirely on campus or online, or a combination of both. Domestic students and international students who are studying outside Australia can complete these qualifications part-time if they wish to do so. Our Editing and ePublishing course is offered fully online.
• Internationally relevant More than 1000 Macquarie graduates in Applied Linguistics and TESOL fields live and work across Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America and South America. Our current students come from over fifteen different countries. Many of our staff have experience teaching and/or researching in many parts of the world.
• Highly regarded Macquarie University’s Linguistics Department sits in the top 50 Linguistics Departments internationally (#27 – QS Rankings 2021). Our research record has been assessed at “above world standard” by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Our courses

We offer three qualifications: the Graduate Certificate of TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), and the Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Both of these courses are endorsed by NEAS (as TESOL Teacher and Academic Manager qualifications respectively) and by NESA (the New South Wales Educational Standards Authority) as courses that provide an EAL/D specialization for qualified school teachers. Our Graduate Certificate in Editing and Electronic Publishing is the longest running online editing and publishing qualification in Australia.

• The Graduate Certificate of TESOL is a course designed for prospective teachers wishing to teach English to speakers of other languages. It is also suitable for qualified school teachers who are seeking a specialist EAL/D (English as an additional language or dialect) qualification. This course will prepare you for a variety of language teaching contexts in Australia and overseas. It integrates current theory and practice of TESOL, including teaching methodologies, programming and planning, and linguistics for language teaching. The course covers a range of language learning contexts, varying by age, social and cultural backgrounds.
• The Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL covers theoretical and methodological issues, with a particular focus on TESOL. Through this course, you will develop your understanding of the complex relations between language and context in professional and educational settings. You will also have many opportunities to apply this understanding to the teaching and learning of languages. This qualification is valued by major TESOL employers in Australia and internationally.
• The Graduate Certificate of Editing and Electronic Publishing is designed for practising editors who are looking to consolidate and expand their skill set into new areas of publishing, as well as for people with limited editing experience wanting to gain a qualification that will aid their employment prospects in the industry. It provides the academic tools to make informed decisions about preparing a text for publication, using linguistic knowledge including grammar, cohesion and regional variation.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in a variety of Australian and overseas English language teaching contexts, including:

• Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
• English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
• primary and secondary school EAL/ESL programs (for qualified school teachers)
• overseas language colleges for young, adolescent and adult learners
• overseas schools as teacher assistants (requirements will vary by country)
• in private companies as language tutors in English for Specific Purposes programs
• professional editing services
• communication consulting to government and business organisations.

Our research strengths

Our research spans a very wide range of areas of enquiry, all connected by themes of language learning and teaching, and language in society on a local and global scale.

• TESOL methodology
• second language classroom interaction
• language teacher cognition
• systemic functional grammar and its applications
• sociocultural approaches to language learning and teaching
• language teaching curriculum design
• academic literacy and research communication
• genre-based pedagogy
• internationalisation of higher education
• intercultural communication
• linguistic experiences of multilingual speakers
• settlement experiences of migrants in Australia
• bilingual education
• social consequences of linguistic diversity
• individual differences in second language acquisition
• interpreter-mediated communication
• communication in healthcare interactions
• terminology in healthcare
• lexicography and lexical innovation
• regional variation and English in international contexts.

Current academic staff:

• Professor Phil Benson
• Ms Agnes Bodis
• Dr Phil Chappell
• Dr Cassi Liardet
• Dr Loy Lising
• Distinguished Professor Ingrid Piller
• Associate Professor Peter Roger
• Dr Adam Smith

Honorary associates:

• Dr John Knox
• Associate Professor Stephen Moore
• Dr Jill Murray
• Professor Mehdi Riazi
• Professor Lynda Yates

What our students say

Alumni testimonial for the graduate certificate of tesol.

“The department requires EALD teachers to be qualified, and I successfully gained a position through the merit selection process. I enrolled at Macquarie University, as the department stipulates that you do a practicum.

I also received a scholarship through the STEP program, where the Department of Education paid $5000. (The new scholarship has increased.) I also received four study days.

All the units for the Graduate Certificate of TESOL were practical. The units were interrelated and beneficial for the classroom. The practicum allowed me to put all that I had learnt into practice. The lecturers were available to assist you via the forums, and other students assisted if they could.

The workload was challenging, but I had a schedule and ensured that I stuck to it. The assignments were spaced out during the semester; however, the final ones were all due in the same week, but they were manageable as you were given assistance within enough time to complete them.

I would recommend this course to classroom teachers who need ways to improve student writing, as you learn how to analyse texts and speech. The other courses relate to the classroom and how to assist ESL students. Schools with significant NESB students would benefit from these courses.”

Karen Sparrow Graduate Certificate of TESOL

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39 Best universities for Linguistics in Australia

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Below is a list of best universities in Australia ranked based on their research performance in Linguistics. A graph of 5.73M citations received by 284K academic papers made by 39 universities in Australia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. University of Sydney

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2. University of Melbourne

3. University of Queensland

4. Australian National University

5. University of New South Wales

6. Monash University

7. Macquarie University

8. University of Western Australia

9. University of Technology Sydney

10. University of Adelaide

11. Queensland University of Technology

12. Griffith University

13. La Trobe University

14. Deakin University

15. University of Wollongong

16. Curtin University

17. University of Newcastle

18. Western Sydney University

19. Flinders University

20. University of South Australia

21. RMIT University

22. University of Tasmania

23. Swinburne University of Technology

24. University of Canberra

25. University of New England, Australia

26. James Cook University

27. Murdoch University

28. Charles Sturt University

29. Victoria University

30. Edith Cowan University

31. Australian Catholic University

32. Central Queensland University

33. University of Southern Queensland

34. Bond University

35. Federation University Australia

36. Southern Cross University

37. Charles Darwin University

38. University of the Sunshine Coast

39. University of Notre Dame Australia

The best cities to study Linguistics in Australia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Sydney , Melbourne , St Lucia , and Canberra .

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Understanding human language.

At the core of what it means to be human, and central to so much of our interaction, is language. It’s what sets us apart from every other species on earth. Linguistics at UWA aims to grow your language understanding and skills, as well as complement other areas of study where language plays a role. Gain a foundation for a career that involves language or languages, human social organisation and culture, or the human mind. Graduates could pursue a career in research, language teaching, speech therapy, journalism and broadcasting, translation and interpreting, Indigenous education and support work, or information technology. 

UWA Linguistics is committed to sustainable academic practice. Read our working paper here .

The lead for the Discipline of Linguistics is Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro . Dr Rodriguez Louro is also Director of UWA’s Language Lab , a hub for the study of human language and its connection to history, community, and culture. 

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Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro awarded Vice-Chancellor's Research Award

Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro awarded three UWA Teaching Excellence Awards

Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro awarded Australian Research Council DECRA Award

The Discipline of Linguistics awarded a UWA Teaching Excellence Award

Dr Luisa Miceli awarded two UWA Student Guild Students' Choice Awards

Dr Luisa Miceli awarded a UWA Teaching Excellence Award

Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro awarded Commendation for 2022 and 2023 Vice-Chancellor's Mid-Career Researcher Award

Automation and voice interactions can make life easier, but First Nations people struggle because the existing technology does not accurately recognise and understand their speech. This project is the first to support First Nations people in Australia by allowing them to use Aboriginal English, the variety of English spoken by 80% of First Nations people in Australia, when interacting with technology. It squarely addresses lack of inclusion in Google's Automated Speech Recognition products such as voice search, video search, message dictation, automated captioning, and speech APIs. To achieve this, the partnership will build rich datasets of Aboriginal English using culturally appropriate processes and protocols.

To achieve these outcomes, Google has partnered with Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro, Director of UWA's Language Lab. The Language Lab will be responsible for culturally appropriate data management and collection, and for setting up culturally appropriate data governance. A Steering Committee made up of a majority of First Nations people has been established to oversee the project. 

This sponsored research project will demonstrate leadership in showing how academic and tech company partners can work ethically with First Nations communities and their data. We will share best practices and deliver more inclusive technologies.

This partnership builds on Dr Rodriguez Louro's and Ms Glenys Collard's longstanding collaboration. In addition to strengthening UWA as an internationally recognised hub for the study of Aboriginal English, First Nations languages and cultures, and decolonial linguistic practice, this project will create rich opportunities to train and build capacity for promising First Nations youth across Australia. These youth will be hired as research assistants, fieldworkers, and where appropriate recruited as Honours / HDR students. The project will also provide employment opportunities for First Nations consultants, scholars, and communities. 

The  Aboriginal English in the Global City: Minorities and language change project, funded through an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship to Dr Rodriguez Louro, examines how Aboriginal English is used and how it is changing.

Learn more about this project in a Research Impact Story, 'Aboriginal English: It's all in the yarning' .

Too often, introductory linguistics courses unintentionally present languages as unitary and unchanging. Students are, for example, only asked to analyse data from a single “standard” variety; data from minoritised varieties, non-native speakers, Deaf language users, and neurodiverse populations is either not presented or is reserved for “variation” or “pathology” sections. Additionally, the voices of diverse language users themselves rarely feature directly in introductory courses. 

This unintended bias toward the speech of “ideal native speaker-hearers” results in students receiving an inaccurate picture of language in use. To combat this, we are restructuring the introductory linguistics units offered at The University of Western Australia, changing their content and approach so they more accurately reflect the complex linguistic reality of our world.

This project is funded by a 2023-2024 Modern Language Association Humanities Innovation Grant to Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro and Amanda Hamilton-Hollaway.

When languages share speakers one observed outcome is that their vocabulary differentiates while their structure converges. A monitoring process in bilingual speakers has been proposed as the mechanism responsible for vocabularies becoming more distinct over time. Words shared across a bilingual’s languages are selected less often than language distinctive words because they are ambiguous in their language membership and may be avoided in favour of an unambiguous synonym. Could monitoring also explain convergence in structure? In this study we test the hypothesis that different change outcomes for form/structure result from differences in a bilingual’s ability to monitor for these two levels.

This project is funded by an ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language Transdisciplinary and Innovation Grant, and carried out by Dr Luisa Miceli in collaboration with Professor Paola Escudero (Western Sydney University), Dr Bethwyn Evans (Australian National University), and Dr T. Mark Ellison  (Universität zu Köln).

Bringing together linguists, First Nations language experts, and archaeologists, this project innovates a style of collaboration where language knowledge and lexicography play a pivotal role in understanding Australian cultures past and present. The project explores an under-researched aspect of Australian Indigenous life: domestic uses of fire. Despite their cultural centrality, everyday practices and techniques around fire in ‘camps’ (i.e., hearths) have not been systematically documented, perhaps because they typically pertain to traditionally ‘female’ knowledge. Building upon a pilot study that involved 10 Australian languages, this project investigates an additional 30 languages from across the continent, extracting frequent lexical categories for functions and techniques related to fire, including potential regional contrasts and historical developments.

This project is funded through a 2022 Australian Linguistic Society Research Grant , and carried out by Dr Luisa Miceli in collaboration with Dr Maïa Ponsonnet  (Laboratoire Dynamique du Language, CNRS), Dr Ingrid Ward  (Archaeology, UWA) and Dr Emilie Dotte  (Archaeology, UWA).

Glenys Collard and Dr Celeste Rodriguez Louro are working with the Heart Foundation in the production of medical videos fully scripted in Aboriginal English. To learn more about this project, read their article 'Yarns from the heart: the role of Aboriginal English in Indigenous health communication' .

Watch the videos here:

• Get a heart check
• Know the signs of a heart attack

This work has recently been nominated for a Health Consumer Excellence Award – for excellence in the provision of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health consumers.

The climate crisis is forcing us to reconsider how we live and work. The Language Lab believes in ethical, sustainable, and collaborative practice for the benefit of our planet, and ourselves. Lab Director Dr Rodriguez Louro and Dr Luisa Miceli together with former colleagues created a Working Proposal which outlines how we might engage in sustainable academic work.

Dr Rodriguez Louro moderated an online panel in 2020 and recently delivered a keynote presentation titled ‘Sustainable Linguistics: Inclusion, collaboration and making our field a safer place’ .

She also recently wrote an invited contribution to the Helsinki sustainability blog .

The Language Lab is pleased to host Ms Charlotte Yeung who is currently completing a Work Integrated Learning unit in Linguistics in collaboration with RTRFM 92.1 radio. Charlotte is working with the Lab Director on producing Language Lab, a weekly segment on The Agenda, RTRFM 92.1.

Past interns include Ms Lydia Tan (2022), Billie Pitman (2023), and Grace Shepherd (2023).

Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad

The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad is a state and national linguistics competition for secondary students. This competition introduces students to language puzzles which challenge natural logic and reasoning, while helping students learn about the richness, diversity and systematic nature of language.

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Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics

Develop your knowledge and understanding of linguistics while also having access to research training.

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics is a professional development program designed for teachers of English and other second languages, as well as language professionals in translation, interpretation and other second language areas. You can choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies.

For your half year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study, you'll select from nearly 20 courses in the linguistic, psychological, educational and socio-cultural aspects of language learning and use, and in language teaching methodology.

The program has a strong national and international reputation. Graduates take up, and in many cases return to, teaching and administrative positions in high schools, universities and language schools in Australia and abroad. They also find employment in business and government positions that draw on the understanding of how languages are used in different settings and cultures.

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• Study at UQ’s School of Languages and Cultures, an international leader in the teaching of interpreting and translation.
• Work with and learn from more than 50 leading researchers who specialise in a diverse range of disciplines.
• Choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies.
• Develop an understanding of the field of linguistics while having access to research training.

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Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

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Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:

• Master of Applied Linguistics

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

With access to large collections of language data used in different settings and new digital methods for analysing these collections, the way we understand how languages are used and learned is evolving.

Language and Discourse Analysis specialises in data-driven language use and learning and choosing this field of study will upgrade your expertise in digital and data literacy.

Build an excellent understanding of the issues involved in communication across languages and cultures, and gain an in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of human languages. These valuable skills apply to real-world policy and practice in applied linguistics and arm you with the experience to transfer between industries across the globe.

The TESOL field is a professional development program for experienced teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL). Research and project options are available, particularly for students intending to continue on to higher research degrees. English is the international language of business, education and cross-cultural communication, so qualified TESOL professionals are in great demand worldwide.

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Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.

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Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $21,600

Government assistance, financial aid.

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

Domestic places in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

Learn about Centrelink payments for students

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

Applying online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an  approved UQ agent in your country .

The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics is  5463 .

Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study

All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.

The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics is 5463 .

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

• To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar .

• To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
• To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

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