School of Languages
and Linguistics

English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL subjects help students to study effectively at university by developing their academic English language. Subjects are available at undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasis is placed on students' ability to communicate ideas clearly, using appropriate academic language.

European studies

European studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the cultures, societies and languages of Europe. In this study area, students gain insights into the cultures, history and politics of modern Europe and can study one of the five European languages taught in the School.

French studies

French studies helps to develop an ability to communicate effectively in the French language in order to enhance your understanding of the French-speaking world. This ability is achieved through the study of French literature, film, theatre, translation, travel writing, food & wine, immigration & identity.

German studies

German studies provides an intimate study environment with enthusiastic and talented teaching staff who have wide ranging interests in German language and culture. It has a strong reputation in both teaching and research and has an impressive publishing record over a broad range of topics.

Italian studies

An Italian studies major can be studied for up to four years (honours) at undergraduate level and then continued at graduate level (coursework and research Masters and PhD). Areas of expertise include Italian cinema, history, linguistics, literature, and issues in teaching and learning.

Gender studies (Interdisciplinary program)

The Gender studies program at The University of Melbourne offers students the potential to learn about issues such as sexual difference, gender equity, queer politics, and sexuality, from a variety of thought-provoking and provocative perspectives.

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics is a multi-disciplinary study of language in all its aspects including its structure, its diversity, how it changes and evolves, how people learn and make use of it to communicate, and how it is implicated in relations of power.

Russian studies

Russian studies has an MA, PhD and undergraduate program (Major). Students can major in Russian with a combination of Russian language, linguistics & literature subjects, and, in addition, subjects taught in the History & Political Science programs relating to Russia and Eastern/Central Europe.

Spanish and Latin American studies

Spanish and Latin American studies offers language options at all levels together with a growing number of cultural studies subjects in areas as diverse as literature, cinema, popular culture, food studies, gender studies, and area studies in both European and Latin American studies.

Research groups

Research groups describes existing and developing research centres, institutes and units housed within or closely associated with The School of Languages and Linguistics.

Current research projects

The academic staff of The School of Languages and Linguistics undertake many research projects and have been awarded many research grants. Details of current funded research can be found in this section.

Past research projects

The academic staff of The School of Languages and Linguistics undertake many research projects and have been awarded many research grants. Details of past research projects can be found in this section

Research publications

This section contains a selective list of recent major publications (books and book chapters) in all our programs within The School of Languages and Linguistics.

Discussion groups

There are discussion groups available for some study areas

Research strengths

The School conducts research into a wide range of language practices, covering through its subjects a diversity of times, places and themes which reflect the latest developments in language and linguistic practice.

Undergraduate

Information for current undergraduate students including policies, assessment and contact information.

Honours

Honours provides scope to refine your analytical skills and research techniques while significantly enhancing your range of options after graduation.

Graduate studies

Information for current graduate research students, including facilities and resources, support and funding, student travel.

Outbound Exchange

The Exchange program allows students to study at an overseas institution through the University's Exchange or Fee-paying programs.

Language Exchange Club

Any student studying a language is welcome to join the program and converse with a native speaker. Come here to make friends, international contacts and improve you language skills naturally!

Scholarships and prizes