A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Master of Language Studies |
| 2 years | 2CM036 | 064989J |
Overview
This course is designed to provide an advanced level of understanding of one of the following areas of specialisation: Cultural Studies and/or Applied Linguistics, relative to French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish or Indonesian. Students will be exposed to an in-depth body of knowledge relative to the above two areas of specialisation.
The course will train students to form broad conceptual understandings while gaining depth of knowledge of a particular area of the above areas of specialisation, through coursework and through a supervised study project. It will also provide advanced practical language training and vocational knowledge and abilities in areas relevant to the language professional.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
- demonstrate broad knowledge of Cultural Studies and/or Applied Linguistics Studies, relative to French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish or Indonesian
- develop advanced critical understanding of theories and principles underpinning the chosen area of Language Studies, and knowledge of current issues therein
- undertake and successfully complete a supervised study project in a specific area of Language Studies
- communicate at a high level of competence in language skills intrinsic to specialised vocational applications
- demonstrate advanced level of knowledge and skills in relation to cross-cultural communication
- develop understanding and respect for Australia's cultural and linguistic diversity.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||||
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution, which includes a major, completed with a Credit or better Grade Point Average, in one or more of the following languages: French, Modern Greek, Spanish, Italian and Indonesian. However, under special circumstances and subject to specific conditions, the Faculty Board may admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. | Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution, which includes a major, completed with a Credit or better Grade Point Average, in one or more of the following languages: French, Modern Greek, Spanish, Italian and Indonesian. However, under special circumstances and subject to specific conditions, the Faculty Board may admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements. | ||||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
Mid-year entry: 
| Yes | Mid-year entry:
| Yes |
| Apply through: | SATAC - GradStart | Apply through: | International Office |
| Application closing dates: | Check GradStart. | Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year |
Annual fees
Course | Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Master of Language Studies | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount 
| N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $11,336 | $19,800 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Contact
Katherine Sutcliffe
Administrative Officer (Academic)
School of Humanities
Tel: (08) 8201 3651 Fax: (08) 8201 2556
Email: katherine.sutcliffe@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
