48 monthsProgramme duration
13,120 USDTuition Fee/year
25 Feb, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Blended
Programme Aims
The Doctor of Applied Language Sciences (DALS) programme aims to help nurture and develop future leaders in language-related professions. Students will investigate developments in language sciences and develop an advanced understanding of the inextricable link between theory and practice. They will be able to integrate linguistic knowledge and research skills with reflective practice in coping with the demands and development of their careers as language professionals in this age of globalisation and digitalisation.
Characteristics
DALS curriculum provides four focus areas or areas of enquiry for the students to choose from and within which to develop their specialism(s):
- Language Education;
- Intercultural and Professional Communication;
- Translating and Interpreting; and
- Speech Sciences, Language Processing, and Cognition.
Significant features of the programme are:
- Interdisciplinary, cross-linguistic and/or cross-cultural perspectives of epistemology;
- Integration of international perspectives and local context; and
- Interaction with and dialogue between academics and practitioners.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of their studies, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of current approaches and theories that underpin the study of language;
- Develop a sophisticated understanding of issues in intercultural communication and relate this understanding to their professional practice and/or chosen area of study;
- Develop teamwork and leadership skills for future career development;
- Critically evaluate the literature and current trends in their chosen area of study, primarily second language education, intercultural and professional communication, translating and interpreting, or language and information technology;
- Adopt appropriate research design and method(s) to obtain and analyse primary data from language and profession-related areas;
- Use appropriate information technology tools for the evidence-based investigation of aspects of language and professional communication; and
- Express complex ideas clearly, accurately and in compliance with the conventions governing idea presentation in the academic and professional contexts.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Blended
Programme Aims
The Doctor of Applied Language Sciences (DALS) programme aims to help nurture and develop future leaders in language-related professions. Students will investigate developments in language sciences and develop an advanced understanding of the inextricable link between theory and practice. They will be able to integrate linguistic knowledge and research skills with reflective practice in coping with the demands and development of their careers as language professionals in this age of globalisation and digitalisation.
Characteristics
DALS curriculum provides four focus areas or areas of enquiry for the students to choose from and within which to develop their specialism(s):
- Language Education;
- Intercultural and Professional Communication;
- Translating and Interpreting; and
- Speech Sciences, Language Processing, and Cognition.
Significant features of the programme are:
- Interdisciplinary, cross-linguistic and/or cross-cultural perspectives of epistemology;
- Integration of international perspectives and local context; and
- Interaction with and dialogue between academics and practitioners.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of their studies, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of current approaches and theories that underpin the study of language;
- Develop a sophisticated understanding of issues in intercultural communication and relate this understanding to their professional practice and/or chosen area of study;
- Develop teamwork and leadership skills for future career development;
- Critically evaluate the literature and current trends in their chosen area of study, primarily second language education, intercultural and professional communication, translating and interpreting, or language and information technology;
- Adopt appropriate research design and method(s) to obtain and analyse primary data from language and profession-related areas;
- Use appropriate information technology tools for the evidence-based investigation of aspects of language and professional communication; and
- Express complex ideas clearly, accurately and in compliance with the conventions governing idea presentation in the academic and professional contexts.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the academic entrance requirements, applicants are required to have substantial and relevant work experience, i.e.,
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field PLUS five years post-undergraduate work experience
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field PLUS two years post-Master's work experience
- an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 (all sub-scores should be at 6.0 or above); or
- at least 90 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for the Internet-based test (with a writing score of 23 or above).
All English language test scores are considered valid for TWO years after the date of the test.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merits. Applicants may be required to attend interviews and/or tests to demonstrate that they possess the required level of language proficiency for carrying out research in their area of enquiry.
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