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UQ Guide 2014
International Postgraduate
Postgraduate courseworkprograms
ARTSARTs
Explore everything the world has to offer through the diverse
and exciting programs available through the Faculty of Arts.
Please check the following list for basic information about UQ’s arts postgraduate programs, including academic and
English language entry requirements, indicative program fees, program duration, start semesters, and felds of study.
To access more detailed information about the Faculty of Arts, use your smart phone or tablet to scan the QR Code at
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Applied
Linguistics
Offering a solid foundation in linguistic theory and practice, these programs are a quality professional development opportunity for
language teachers and language professionals in translation and interpreting. You will gain a strong understanding of concepts, current
issues, and research methods in the core areas of applied linguistics, and will also have the opportunity to explore research options and
develop specialisations for further study. (These programs do not provide entry qualifcations for language teaching.)
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
Fields of study:
Applied linguistics • TESOL
studies
5465
064993B Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $11,360
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in each
sub-band: see page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent in any feld with a grade point average
of 4.5 on a 7-point scale; or Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics.
TESOL Studies requires a minimum of one year’s teaching experience.
If you have a four-year bachelor degree you may qualify for the two-
semester coursework Masters (program code 5466).
Further study options
Master (Advanced) of
Applied Linguistics
Closing Date:
See page 84
Coursework Masters
(Advanced)
Fields of study:
As above
5526
073761K Four
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $11,340
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in each
sub-band: see page 57
Admission requirements
Master of Applied Linguistics from UQ; or approved degree. TESOL
Studies requires a minimum of one year’s teaching experience.
Further study options
PhD
Closing Date:
See page 84
Special note: If you wish to undertake the dissertation you must enrol in the three-semester Masters program.
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5463 Graduate Certifcate
5464 Graduate Diploma
Arts
This coursework program offers graduates of any discipline the opportunity to study in the areas of Writing, editing and publishing.
The program provides analytical and research skills which are valuable to all professional activities.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
Field of study:
Writing, editing and publishing
5154
034017K Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $11,830
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in each
sub-band: see page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld with a grade point average of 4.5 on a 7 point scale; or Graduate
Certifcate or Graduate Diploma in Arts in the relevant feld. If you have a relevant four-year degree you
may be eligible for entry to the #16 (two semesters) program.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5139 Graduate Diploma
Arts
(Executive)
Designed for students aspiring to be the leaders and managers of the future, this program will provide you with the specifc skills and
knowledge for professional positions in management and administration in the public, not-for-proft, and private sectors. You will learn
how to read a balance sheet, understand the legal system, manage projects, plan events, and be aware of intercultural differences
and methods of communication to get an edge in your career.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Graduate Diploma
5510
073263F Two
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $15,060
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in each
sub-band: see page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent in any feld.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Arts in Chinese
Translation and
Interpreting
Designed to develop your profciency in translation and interpreting between the English and Mandarin languages, these programs also help
you understand the theory of translation as well as practise interpreting. You will be trained in different areas, including society, business and
trade, law, science and technology, politics and international relations, and upon graduation will be able to perform in professional translation
and interpreting situations. The code of ethics in translation and interpreting lies at the foundation of the program, and you will acquire
specifc cultural and social knowledge relevant to the countries in which the languages are spoken.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5453
061823M Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $12,640
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in each
sub-band: see page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent in any feld with a grade point average of
4.5 on a 7-point scale, and profciency in spoken and written Chinese
and English. Limited places are available and entry is very competitive.
Further study options
Master of Arts (Advanced)
in Chinese Translation and
Interpreting
Closing Date:
See page 84
Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004