Bachelor of Languages at Australian National University

The Master of Applied Linguistics is a professional development program designed for teachers of English and other second languages, as well as language professionals in translation, interpretation and other second language areas. You can choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies. For your two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study, you'll select from nearly 30 courses in the linguistic, psychological, educational and socio-cultural aspects of language learning and use, and in language teaching methodology. The program has a strong national and international reputation. Graduates take up, and in many cases return to, teaching and administrative positions in high schools, universities and language schools in Australia and abroad. They also find employment in business and government positions that draw on the understanding of how languages are used in different settings and cultures. Program highlights Study at UQ's School of Languages and Cultures, an international leader in the teaching of interpreting and translation. Work with and learn from more than 50 leading researchers who specialise in a diverse range of disciplines. Choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the harnessing of digital technological trends in both translation and interpreting, thereby equipping graduates with the skills to work in an increasingly globalised and digitalised translation and interpreting market. The translation skills you will gain include translation memory (TM), computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, machine translation (MT) and post editing. The interpreting skills you will gain include memory skills, logical analysis, note-taking, dialogue interpreting while learning about the importance of cross-cultural and non-verbal communication. This program will prepare you to enter the globalised market as a professional translator and interpreter with the opportunity to work across a variety of settings including legal, government, health, business and community.

The Master of Applied Linguistics is a professional development program designed for teachers of English and other second languages, as well as language professionals in translation, interpretation and other second language areas. You can choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies. For your 1.5 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study, you'll select from more than 20 courses in the linguistic, psychological, educational and socio-cultural aspects of language learning and use, and in language teaching methodology. The program has a strong national and international reputation. Graduates take up, and in many cases return to, teaching and administrative positions in high schools, universities and language schools in Australia and abroad. They also find employment in business and government positions that draw on the understanding of how languages are used in different settings and cultures. Program highlights Study at UQ's School of Languages and Cultures, an international leader in the teaching of interpreting and translation. Work with and learn from more than 50 leading researchers who specialise in a diverse range of disciplines. Develop an understanding of the field of linguistics while having access to research training. Choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies.