Postgraduate Courses
The postgraduate program of English as an International Language offers the following courses:
- PhD in English as an International Language (by research)
- Master of English as an International Language (coursework)
- Master of Arts in English as an International language (research)
- Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language
- Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language
Postgraduate and graduate courses in the program of English as an International Language are designed for candidates who are interested in exploring the issues that are associated with the role of English as an international language. 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.
You can also download our brochure here (pdf format)
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 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 choose the teaching of English as an international language as their career.
Master of Arts by Research
Master of Arts (English as an International Language)
100% Research
Course code: 2695
Duration of the course: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time.
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.
Entry requirements:
A four-year bachelors degree with honours, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant field, with a distinction/H2A (70%) average or above. Students are expected to have achieved a distinction (70%) or above in the research component.
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
Course code: 0020
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.
Duration of the course:
The degree is normally completed in three years of full-time study, with a maximum candidature of four years of full-time, or eight years of part-time study.
Entry requirements:
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications to be eligible for admission to PhD candidature:
- a bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, which normally includes a research component including a grade of distinction (70%) or above for the research component in the level four, leading to an honours degree class 1 or honours class 2 A level.
- a masters qualifying (MQual) with a research component with an overall grade of H2A (70%) or above as well as a grade of distinction (70%) or above for the research component, or equivalent masters preliminary qualification.
- a masters degree with a significant research component at least equivalent to an honours degree (H2A level-70%).
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
Dr Farzad Sharifian
School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics
Monash
University
Building 11
Melbourne, Victoria,
3800
Office: W312
Email: Farzad.Sharifian@arts.monash.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9905 1281
Fax: +61 3 9905 5437
Further information
Mrs Sally Riley
Postgraduate
student services officer
Telephone: +61 3 9905 5409
Fax: +61 3 9905 5437
Email: Sally.Riley@arts.monash.edu.au