Masters in Language in Australia

The Master of English Studies is designed for research students from Australia and overseas, secondary school teachers and those interested in studying English literature at an advanced level.

Through the course you will bring together contemporary critical theory with literary narratives and investigate how and why literature still enjoys particular resonance in the 21st century. You will consider the ways in which the study of literature works in a specifically Australian cultural context.

This course focuses on three core approaches:

• critical reading
• literary history
• literary comparison (including the question of English as a world literature)
   

This international double master's program enables you to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (MITS), as well as a second degree with one of the partner universities.

France - Jean Moulin Lyon III (Specialising in business and legal translation, French)
Japan - Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (Specialising in interpreting and translation/Japanese)

In each case, you will study one year at Monash University in Australia and one year at the partner university. On successful completion of the academic program at Monash and the academic program at the partner university, you will be eligible to graduate with the degrees from both institutions, awarded separately.

You will be part of a global classroom, interacting with your lecturers and with students from all over the world via online discussion forums, giving you invaluable experience to take into your real world of work. You will explore languages of the world, language acquisition, language in education, language in legal and other professional contexts, and intercultural communication to build a foundation of knowledge to integrate into your professional career.

No previous linguistics experience is required, and the Master of Applied Linguistics can be completed in as little as one year. You will gain a professional qualification that will enhance your capabilities in language teaching, language program management, TESOL, social services, health, education and the law, with intercultural communication skills that will assist in working with diverse linguistic and cultural groups.

You can choose from the General Major, leading to the Master of Applied Linguistics (General), the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Major, leading to the Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL), or the Intercultural Communication for Business and Services Major, leading to the Master of Applied Linguistics (ICBS). The MAAL ICBS incorporates specialist units that impart cultural literacy skills to enhance communication with diverse stakeholders in business and social services contexts. The TESOL Major incorporates specialist TESOL units, including a professional placement that can be completed in a wide range of contexts. The TESOL Major is also an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.

In a rapidly changing world, our Master of Applied Linguistics can help to ensure your career is future fit for life.