Graduate Coursework Studies

This course offers those with extensive professional experience in relevant areas an exposure to the key ideas of linguistics to prepare them for continuing studies. The program focuses on the central aspects of the discipline and develops basic knowledge and skills in these areas in order to meet the needs of those wishing to apply ... Read more

Students participating in this course will develop an ability to recognise, analyse and evaluate ethical arguments; a greater awareness and understanding of ethical considerations and issues relevant to research on humans; an understanding of ethical frameworks and principles with which they can analyse and evaluate issues in research ethics, all in the context of current ... Read more

Professionals who know how language works and how it can be utilised in a multitude of situations are highly valued in the workplace. This course offers students an introduction to the fundamental areas of applied linguistics, research training and opportunities to specialise in areas such as second/foreign language acquisition, language teaching, language contact and intercultural ... Read more

The September 11 attacks, Bali bombings and home-grown operations in London and those thwarted in Australia, have increased the significance of understanding terrorism and political violence. The Master of Counter-Terrorism Studies offers a rigorous course of study that evaluates these multifaceted phenomena. The course provides an understanding of what terrorism is and how it is constructed ... Read more

The increasing influence of globalisation has created strong demand for language skills among students who aspire to work in business, education, media and politics. Applied linguistics is one of the fastest growing fields of study in the humanities and is becoming increasingly recognised for its ability to solve language related problems at a micro and ... Read more

Over the past two decades, there has been increasing community concern about ethics in science, especially in the health sciences and the biological sciences. The Master of Bioethics is a response to that concern, and will enable those taking it to deepen their understanding of ethical issues in health care and the biological sciences. While the course ... Read more

The Master of Communications and Media Studies aims to further students’ understanding of communications and media systems both locally and globally. The course focuses on challenges posed by the emergence of digital media, globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange. The last decade has been one of unprecedented change in communications and media content, forms, ... Read more

This course examines contemporary issues in criminal justice, criminal justice practice and reform, managing criminal justice issues and researching criminal justice. It specifically focuses on working with diverse communities in historical and political contexts. The course provides an overview of local, national and international issues in criminal justice policy and practice. It also recognises that a ... Read more

This interdisciplinary program explores that significance of the European Union (EU) in the world. It investigates its political, legal, economic, social, humanitarian, environmental, and security implications for the international system. Its aim is to provide professionals or future professionals with a particular interest in the European region, with a broad and deep understanding of the institutional ... Read more

This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals in the social, community and human services sectors who have moved, or who wish to move, from direct practice into a managerial role. The curriculum includes program planning and evaluation, management and leadership, strategic planning, development of quality standards and best practice models, human resource management, ... Read more

The Master of International Crisis Management aims to develop the required knowledge, skills and competencies for responding to complex emergencies and post-crisis management. It has been designed to meet the needs of professionals for academic training in the currently neglected field of complex crisis management, including the core issues of human security, conflict and natural disasters. The ... Read more

Our world is being shaped by big questions about global justice, war, peace, social movements, and inter-state relations. These questions help define what this Master of International Relations is all about. In short, this degree offers students a window into the diverse and dynamic world of politics in the 21st century. Topics covered explore the security, ... Read more

Sustainability represents an increasingly influential facet of tourism planning, development, governance and management, encompassing a diversity of sectors as the industry continues to expand globally. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is also forecasting that the growth rate for emerging economies will be double the rate of advanced economies in the years leading to ... Read more

The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies is suited to students with advanced bilingual proficiency and aims to develop their skills in translation and interpreting from/to English and another language, and to raise awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation and interpreting practice and studies. The higher level theoretical units focus on recent research issues ... Read more

The Master of Journalism is for people who want to enter a career in journalism, and for working journalists who want to extend their skills to new areas and explore the intellectual basis of their practice. It emphasises high level skills in research and reporting for all media – print, online, radio and video – combined ... Read more

This course offers editorial and publication management skills. It is suited to those aspiring to scholarly, commercial, educational, academic and corporate publishing, and to those who want to further their careers and attainments in publishing or establish their own small publishing business. The course provides a survey overview of Australian publishing and its international connections, both ... Read more

This is an interdisciplinary course designed to meet the needs of graduates from diverse backgrounds. While the course is suited to those who want to enhance their qualifications for careers in environmental sustainability, corporate sustainability management or sustainable development, it will also suit those who want to enable societal, organisational and individual change to support sustainability ... Read more

The Master of Tourism at Monash is Australia’s longest running and most innovative industry-focused postgraduate tourism program. The degree recognises that rapid global change is increasing the demand for highly skilled practitioners in the international tourism industry. Based on innovative research into emerging tourism fields, focused industry engagement, and practical field experience in Australia and abroad, ... Read more