Indigenous Languages Education
Master
Overview
About this course
The program delivers a broad knowledge of the linguistic features of Indigenous Australian languages as well as covering theories of language acquisition and learning. You do not need to be fluent in an Indigenous Australian language to enter the program.
Who is it for?
Developed specifically for Indigenous Australian participants, the course is designed to improve your knowledge of Indigenous Australian languages and enhance your employability in the field.
Structure
What you’ll study
To qualify for the Master of Indigenous Languages Education you must complete 8 units of study (48 credit points) which are delivered in block mode in three separate intensive weeks each semester.
Semester 1
You will complete core units of study in sounds and writing, words and meanings, sentences and texts, and theories and methods in Indigenous language learning (24cp total).
Semester 2
You will complete compulsory units of study in research methods, curriculum development, and the use of technology in language learning.
You must also select one elective unit of study which may include an approved research project, or the opportunity to undertaken study in an Indigenous language as part of an accredited external language teaching program.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
The course is open to Indigenous Australians only.
Applicants for admission to the Master of Indigenous Languages Education must hold:
- a Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
- a Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Sydney.
- at least one year of relevant professional experience in education.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
61
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band