Highlights
Tuition fee
42600 AUD / year
30200 AUD / year
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Tuition fee
42600 AUD / year
30200 AUD / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Clayton, Australia
Campus location
Clayton, Australia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Applied Linguistics program at Monash University 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.

Overview

The Applied Linguistics program at Monash University 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.

Careers and opportunities

  • Monash graduates have found employment in government, non-government and private sector organisations both in Australia and internationally. 
  • 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Language and multilingual societies
  • Research methods in applied linguistics
  • Second language acquisition
  • English grammar, pedagogy and use
  • Language and intercultural communication
  • Advanced simulation
  • Designing research
  • Academic and professional presentation skills

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
Semester 1 As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year Mid-year:Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Clayton, Australia

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • CRICOS: 082651G  

Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2: Duration: 72 points to complete 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

Or

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.

Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time

  • An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    42600 AUD / year
    ≈ 42600 AUD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    30200 AUD / year
    ≈ 30200 AUD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Provided by university
Grant
565 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MRS Resident Advisor Scholarship
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
75000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
Monash University International Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
6000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Monash Graduate Research Equity Supplement
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS)
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
6000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Cochrane Scholarship
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Monash International Leadership Scholarship
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
41100 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2027
Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
53608 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
6000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
Monash Peer Mentoring Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
36063 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Monash Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Team Monash Elite Student Performer Grant
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
23837 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Raydon Graduate Research Scholarships
Merit-based

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Monash University
Clayton, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2027
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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

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Australian Government Department of Education
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Federation Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
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Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
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Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
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MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarship

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The Smooth Movers
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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European Commission
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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