Course Catalogue

Master of Applied Linguistics (SAPPL1)

2026

Course Structure

The course is structured around four core units (40 credit points) that lay the foundation by covering essential topics such as research methodologies, linguistic diversity in First Nations languages, second language acquisition, and global Englishes. Additionally, students can choose specialist electives from a variety of specialist electives options, including English language teaching, language testing, morphology, phonetics, phonology, or syntax.

Students will also have the opportunity to select either a capstone experience or a thesis in Applied Linguistics, with the specific pathway to be determined in consultation with the course coordinator.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Core Units (4 units)	40cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as per the list of units detailed below: IAS570 Diversity in First Nations Languages TES501 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics TES504 Understanding Language Acquisition TES507 Global Englishes in Context
Specialist Elective (4-6 units)	40-60cp	Specialist Elective Units totalling 40 - 60 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below: Complete at least 20 credit points from the following: TES503 Applied Language Teaching Methodologies TES506 Language Testing and Evaluation IAS568 Sounds and Sound Systems: Phonetics and Phonology IAS569 Word and Sentence Structure: Morphology and Syntax Plus, the remaining credit points may be selected from the following: TES502 Language, Meaning and Learning TES503 Applied Language Teaching Methodologies TES505 Intercultural Communication TES506 Language Testing and Evaluation IAS510 Language, Crime and the Law: Forensic Linguistics IAS522 Indigenous Research Methodologies IAS538 Challenging Educational Paradigm IAS541 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1 IAS542 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2 IAS543 Yolngu Literature IAS563 Language Policy and Planning for Revitalisation and Maintenance IAS565 Meaning in Language and Context: Semantics and Pragmatics IAS568 Sounds and Sound Systems: Phonetics and Phonology IAS569 Word and Sentence Structure: Morphology and Syntax EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice
Capstone/Research (1-2 units)	20-40cp	Choose either the Capstone option of 20 credit points or the Research option of 40 credit points. Capstone Option Complete all 20 credit points of: TES600 Project in Applied Linguistics (20 cp) Research Option Complete all 40 credit points of: TES808 Thesis in Applied Linguistics 1 (20 cp) TES809 Thesis in Applied Linguistics 2 (20 cp)
	120cp	Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise stated in the above course structure)

See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

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Unit Catalogue - provides general information about each unit including a brief description, the semester and mode offered as well as the fees for Commonwealth Supported places.
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