Deaf Studies (Language) (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Diploma in Deaf Studies (Language)

Length

1 year

Campuses

Melbourne, Bendigo

Course description

This course is designed for people who wish to develop communicative competence in Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). It allows students to explore the use of AUSLAN in a variety of communicative settings and develop a thorough understanding of its basic grammatical structures.

Course structure

Students take subjects totalling 120 credit points. Students enrol in one of three streams: Language, Teaching or LOTE, and complete six subjects, including two core subjects. Two further subjects are offered to comply with Department of Education regulations for qualified AUSLAN teachers - Language and Cultural Studies A and B.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

21 630
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent. Applicants who can demonstrate fluency in a sign language will be considered for special entry.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nids

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