LING30015 Corpus Linguistics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is LING30015 hard?
LING30015: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Finding patterns in real language with large text databases, using corpus software and beginner Python. No tech background needed.
After it you can
- Search corpora with dedicated software
- Write simple Python to explore language data
- Present and discuss patterns you find
What you need first
LING10001 or “a level 1 subject taught in French, Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish.”
How it’s assessed
Presentations 25%, Projects 75%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is LING30015 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking LING30015?
- Needs LING10001 or “a level 1 subject taught in French, Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish.”.
- Does LING30015 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 25%, Projects 75%.
- Can I take LING30015 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate LING30015?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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