MODERN LANGUAGES
Postgraduate studies in languages are available as part of a number of different awards or degrees, including the Postgraduate Certificate of Arts, the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts, the Graduate Diploma of Arts, the Master of Arts and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Students specialising in a particular language may qualify for any of these awards. In some cases, degree programs can be specially tailored to cater for students’ special needs. Prospective students are advised to consult the Head of the School of Humanities.
The School is, in accordance with state and national policies, committed to developing, in its students, language skills which are of use in the real world. Also in response to government policy it is committed to developing cross-cultural and inter-cultural knowledge as a way of increasing understanding between human beings.
Language and communication skills are now widely recognised as being critically important in many aspects of professional and business life. Given Australia’s clear commitment to internationalisation, the demand for speakers of languages other than English is certain to grow.