Postgraduate/Graduate Coursework
The School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics offers a wide range of research and coursework programs. Some are offered within particular programs of the School while others are available across programs.
Since research and coursework degrees are categorized separately by the university, information is found in two sections of this website. Coursework programs are described here, but for information on Graduate Research Degrees (both Masters and PhD), please refer to Graduate Studies (Research).
Programs Offered
The School offers the graduate/postgraduate coursework programs in the following areas:
Interpreting and Translation studies
These course seeks to develop students' skills in translation/interpreting in English and another language, and their awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation/interpreting and translation/interpreting studies. Students gain a foundation in theories of translation/interpreting and receive training in research on translation/interpreting studies.
Students may study:
- Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies
- Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies
Applied Linguistics
In these courses students will gain a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to applied linguistics, including second/foreign language acquisition, language teaching, language contact and intercultural communication. Students receive training in research in the field and are equipped with skills to make a significant professional contribution to the field of applied linguistics.
Students of applied linguistics at Monash specialise in one of three streams:
- General Applied Linguistics (available either on-campus or off-campus)
- Japanese Applied Linguistics, (on-campus students only)
- English as an International Language (on-campus students only)
Students may study:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
- Master of Applied Linguistics
Important Information
On this site you will also find the following important information:
- Guidelines for Research Units and Translation Projects
- Information for Prospective Students
- Comments from Students
- Enquiries
Information about Research Degrees
Information about research degrees (MA by research and PhD) can be found at Graduate Studies (Research).