Graduate Diploma of Linguistic Studies

The course requires 80 credit points in total, comprising 3 compulsory core units (30 credit points) — IAS570 Diversity in First Nations Languages, TES507 Global Englishes in Context, and TES504 Understanding Language Acquisition — plus 5 specialist elective units (50 credit points). Electives can be selected from four groupings: TESOL, Forensic Linguistics, Language Revitalisation and Maintenance, or First Nation Languages.

Yes, the course is available both on campus at the Danala - Education and Community Precinct and fully online. Study is available in full-time or part-time modes, with intakes in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

The annual tuition fee for full-time international students in 2026 is AUD $37,672.00, which equates to $4,709.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL). These fees are subject to annual increases effective at the start of each calendar year.

Yes, on successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Linguistic Studies, students have the option to continue their studies in the Master of Applied Linguistics at CDU.

Graduates may pursue careers in forensic linguistics, applied linguistics, language education, policy making, language revitalisation and maintenance, and professional domains where language, its use and role are a priority. The course is particularly relevant for forensic linguists, language teachers, TESOL practitioners, education policy makers, and those working in language revitalisation and maintenance.