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Postgraduate Courses - English as an International Language

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The postgraduate program of English as an International Language offers the following courses:

Postgraduate and graduate courses in the program of English as an International Language are designed for candidates who are interested in exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of the teaching of English as an international language and sociolinguistics of the English language around the globe. The courses cover issues that relate to the socio-cultural, conceptual, pedagogical and ideological considerations that relate to the spread of English around the world. They address issues such as the speaker's identity, teaching of English as an international language, intercultural communication, World Englishes, and the use of English as a Lingua Franca in international contexts.

Further information is available on the School's Graduate Studies (Research) and Postgraduate/graduate Coursework pages.

View the Brochure for Postgraduate Studies in EIL.

Career Options

English is currently one of the most widely spoken and written languages worldwide. The global use of English in all areas of communication including teaching, business, cinema, music, broadcasting, science, and the Internet in recent decades has led to the creation of a huge number of positions, in various professions and contexts, which require expertise in the international use of English.

Students of postgraduate courses in EIL will be graduates who can demonstrate a highly developed range of knowledge and skills in various areas related to English as an international language. This will be useful in a wide variety of professions. They will, for example, be sought after by international companies and organizations to take up positions such as international development manager, international liaison officer, international interpreter, international project officer, etc. The same skills and knowledge also provides an excellent basis for those who wish to teach  English as an international language as their career.

Master of Arts by Research

For course details and entry requirements, see the Master of Arts handbook entry.

Course description

This course will enable students to undertake substantial (30,000-40,000 words) and independent research on a topic which may be chosen from any area of applied linguistics that has implications for the role of English as an International Language. These include, but are not necessarily limited to, the cultural, socio-political, pedagogical, ideological, and linguistic aspects of English within the context of its globalization.

Prospective research students should refer to How to Apply. The first step is to complete the on-line Pre-Application Form.

For more information about research degrees, please visit the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, Graduate Studies (Research) site: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl/graduate_studies/

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English as an International Language

For course details and entry requirements, see the Doctor of Philosophy handbook entry.

Course description:

This program will enable candidates to undertake substantial (60,000-100,000 words) and independent research on a topic which may be chosen from any area of linguistics and applied linguistics that has implications for the role of English as an International Language. These include, but are not necessarily limited to, the cultural, socio-political, pedagogical, ideological, and linguistic aspects of English within the context of its globalization.

Please note that those candidates who intend to apply for scholarships will need to have obtained a grade of 80% or above (equivalent to H1) for the research component of their degree.

For information about research, scholarships, and application procedures, prospective research students should refer to the Faculty of Arts Higher Degree by Research pages. The first step is to complete the on-line Pre-Application Form.

Postgraduate Coordinator

Prof. Farzad Sharifian
School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics
Monash University
Building 11
Melbourne, Victoria, 3800

Office: W312
Email: Farzad.Sharifian@monash.edu
Phone: +61 3 9905 1281
Fax: +61 3 9905 5437

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