Honours in linguistics
Why study honours in linguistics?
If you are an undergraduate student with a strong academic record, Honours in linguistics gives you the opportunity to pursue a year long program of study (two years part-time) which combines coursework and research in a specialised area of knowledge. You can also elect to undertake a combined Honours year and gain expertise in two areas of study for a broad-ranging qualification. Complete the Honours program with a high overall grade to qualify for entry into the Masters by Research program, or, in cases of high achievement, direct entry into the PhD program.
Career opportunities
Audiology, publishing, education, foreign affairs, immigration, journalism, librarianship, lexicography, sign language teaching, speech pathology, speech technology, translation.
Course information
Local students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework (60 credit points) subjects including compulsory subject CST4IAM Issues and Methods.
A thesis (12 000-15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours following completion of the degree, you should have completed at least 130 credit points of linguistics subjects with an average mark of 70% or better.
How to apply
Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors, secure the agreement of a supervisor and then apply online.
International students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework (60 credit points) subjects including compulsory subject CST4IAM Issues and Methods.
A thesis (12 000-15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours following completion of the degree, you should have completed at least 130 credit points of linguistics subjects with an average mark of 70% or better.
How to apply
Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors, secure the agreement of a supervisor and then apply online.
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