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UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
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Study {{PageLabel}} with the only online uni to be awarded 5 stars for Overall Satisfaction every year for 13 years.
UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
Courses
Language plays a critical role in just about everything we do. Linguistics is the systematic study of language and languages. Linguists are interested in such questions as: How do languages work and how do they differ from one another? Is there a common blueprint underlying all languages? How are languages and cultures interrelated? How do we acquire languages as children, and as adults? How do different languages influence people's ways of thinking? How is language configured in the brain? How do languages change and evolve over time?
Bachelor of Arts
Linguistics is one of the range of majors available when you study a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at UNE. This course gives you the flexibility to tailor a unique degree to suit your individual interests and strengths. The BA is for students looking to enhance their career prospects and personal interests by acquiring a range of analytical and communication skills. It provides the skills of independent thinking and cultural awareness that underline the creation of an equitable, humane and innovative society.
Bachelor of Languages
The Bachelor of Languages will help you acquire a thorough knowledge of one or more languages, and a deep understanding of its linguistics and culture. You will have the opportunity to study for a year in the country of your chosen language(s) as part of your degree.
UNE has formal study agreements with a range of overseas universities in cities including Angers and Saint-Etienne (France) and French-speaking Quebec City (Canada); Guilin and Xi'an (China); Oldenburg and Trier (Germany); Graz and Klagenfurt (Austria); Macerata (Italy); Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagoya, and Tokyo (Japan). These agreements allow tuition fees to be waived, and help is given with finding accommodation, including an element of pastoral care. Some financial assistance is available in connection with study at some of these universities.
Master of Applied Linguistics
The Master of Applied Linguistics is an online degree aimed at students without a background in Linguistics, who want a professionally relevant higher qualification, as well as to those wanting postgraduate qualifications in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Available Courses in Linguistics
Linguistics is available as a major within the Advanced Diploma, Bachelor, Graduate Certificate and Master of Arts, and the Bachelor of Social Science.
Please see course details for individual course rules and admissions criteria. Note some degrees have mandatory intensive schools which require attendance on campus.
Study Online
A History of 5 Star Online study
We have three teaching periods (trimesters), commencing in February/March, July and November, giving you greater choice about when and how much they study each year.
At UNE, online study is about the kind of flexibility and support that can only come from a university that has long understood the challenges faced by adults studying from home.
How does online study work?
Online study can also be referred to as 'distance education' (sometimes also off-campus education, or external study) and provides an opportunity for you to study without having to physically attend a campus.
To make sure your learning can take place when it suits you, UNE provides online facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your results and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Student Support Team
As a UNE student, you will have access to our professional support services including:
- Career development
- Individual counselling — for personal and academic issues
- Special needs — if you need adjustments to how you study because of temporary or permanent disability or you need diversity and equity advice.
Online Community
We believe that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community.
Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter.
UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality.
24/7 Online Tutor Support
Connect to online support at any time. If you are working on an assignment, you can upload a draft 24/7 and get detailed feedback in less than 24 hours.
Online after hours support (3pm – midnight) is available for foundation skills in maths, science, business studies, accounting, economics and statistics.
Academic literacy and assignment support is available for writing, assignments, research, referencing, and study skills.
Intensive Schools
Some online units have intensive schools (sometimes known as residential schools). They enable you to engage in practical exercises and classes that are designed to achieve specific learning outcomes. Intensive schools are a valuable and enjoyable experience that enrich the learning process and help build your networks.
To see if any units in your degree have on-campus intensive schools check the
“Looking at overall performance, UNE is Australia's best online university. It is a leading online university in arts, business, education and science. UNE is also the 3rd largest, has the equal highest course satisfaction rate, and produces high graduate salaries.”
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Pathways to Study
Why study the Pathways Enabling Course?
- Prepare for university without paying course fees
- Gain admission to university
- Flexible online study
- Develop valuable skills and knowledge
- Complete study that can count towards your degree
- Start in any three teaching periods