Language Testing (150pt) // Structure

All required compulsory and capstone subjects must be completed to be eligible to graduate from the program.

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 year full-time /up to 3 years part-time

Students entering this specialisation under the 150 point program will need to complete:

• 25 credit points of compulsory subjects
• 25 credit points of Capstone subjects
• 100 credit points of Elective subjects including

  For students with an ESL background:

  • Between 87.5 and 100 credit points of Graduate Elective subjects
  • A maximum of 12.5 credit points of ESL Elective subjects

  For students without an ESL background:

  • 100 credit points of Graduate Elective subjects

Capstone Stream 1: LING90010 Minor Thesis (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the Language Testing specialisation

Capstone Streams 2: LING90041 Projects in Applied Linguistics (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills from the Language Testing specialisation to real-world projects

For policies that govern this degree, see the Courses, Subjects, Awards and Programs Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Library:

https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1327/#section-4.15

Melbourne Policy Library

Students also should also refer to information in the Enrolment and Timetabling Policy:

https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1294/#section-4.1

Subject Options

Compulsory Subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
LING90039	Concepts in Applied Linguistics	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90009	Language Assessment	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Note: It is strongly recommended that students take LING90039 Concepts in Applied Linguistics in their first semester.

Capstone subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
LING90010	Applied Linguistics Thesis	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online)	25
LING90041	Projects in Applied Linguistics	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online)	25

Elective Subjects

Graduate Elective Subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
LING90002	Presenting Academic Discourse	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90003	Research in Applied Linguistics	Semester 2 (Online) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90005	Quantitative Methods in Language Studies	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online)	12.5
LING90007	Language Curriculum Design	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
LING90008	Language Program Evaluation	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online)	12.5
LING90012	Second Language Acquisition	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90015	English Phonetics and Phonology	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
LING90016	Grammar in Use	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online)	12.5
LING90020	Second Language Writing	Not available in 2024	12.5
LING90021	Bilingualism	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online)	12.5
LING90026	Transcultural Communication at Work	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
LING90028	Discourse and Interaction	Semester 2 (Online) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90018	Sociolinguistics and Language Learning	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online)	12.5
LING90034	Second Language Pragmatics	Semester 2 (Online) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90042	Psycholinguistics	Not available in 2024	12.5

ESL Elective subjects

Note: students must have an ESL background.

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ESLA90001	Professional Speaking Communication	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ESLA90002	Advanced Self-Editing	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ESLA90003	Professional Literacies	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ESLA90004	Intercultural Professional Communication	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Note:

The 150 point Master of Applied Linguistics program in this specialisation is available online/distance learning and/or on campus. The online option involves self-directed learning using instructions and resources provided in the LMS, and participation in online discussions and tasks as directed by the subject coordinator. There is no class attendance in this option.