The Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics is designed for students who want to improve their knowledge of applied linguistics at a graduate level. A Graduate Diploma passed with an overall average equivalent of distinction (min. of 70%) or better, with no less than 60% in any one course, serves as a qualification for entry to Part B of the Masters of Applied Linguistics degree program.

Prerequisites

Applicants for entry to the Graduate Diploma should have obtained a Bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution with passes at least at the level of Credit, in other than first year courses, to the value of six courses. Students who are native speakers of other languages should have either completed their undergraduate study in English or meet the normal English language entry requirements of the ANU. (Credit for previous postgraduate courses at an approved institution may be possible, up to 50%, to be approved by Prescribed Authority

Degree Structure

The candidate is required to complete 36 units consisting of six, 6-unit courses of coursework. Of these, four are compulsory (see list of compulsory courses in Summary of Courses) and two are selected from the list of elective courses (see list of elective courses in Summary of Courses).

Students who have already studied equivalent courses in previous studies may (with the Program Convenor’s approval) choose alternative courses (see list of additional courses). If for some reason compulsory courses are not offered in any one year, substitute courses will be arranged.

Summary of courses offered in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics Program in 2009