Applied Linguistics

As globalisation expands, so does the demand for people with linguistic and intercultural communication skills to reach wide audiences.

Applied linguistics is recognised for its ability to solve language-related problems in an increasingly multilingual and globalised world. With globalisation and significant technological disruption in recent years, the demand for applied linguists, English language experts, teachers and intercultural communicators has significantly increased.

As a professional at the forefront of this field, your knowledge of how language works and how it can be used across a broad range of scenarios will be highly valued in the workplace – opening doors to a successful and rewarding career.

How will the course help advance your career?

Our Applied Linguistics program has a proud reputation for excellence in the field, and this is reflected in strong workplace opportunities for graduates. An understanding of linguistics in a global landscape is highly-regarded in industry, particularly where skills in solving language related problems are required to optimise communication.

Monash graduates have found employment in government, non-government and private sector organisations both in Australia and internationally. Our alumni hold positions across sectors in business, education, health, media and communications, government and NGOs; and work in many diverse and rewarding roles including: Administration and advertising, Editing and publishing, Language teaching (LOTE, TESOL, TEFL), Language planning and policy work, and Translating and interpreting.