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Join one of the world’s best research and clinical environments – learning from world-renowned experts in the most diverse and largest linguistics department in Australia.

Today’s globalised communities need experts in multilingual communication who can translate and interpret languages for work, life and education. The study of linguistics also enables speech and audiology professionals to help participation in everyday life by people with communication disabilities and hearing loss.

Our courses

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Speech and hearing sciences

Speech and hearing sciences

Study phonetics, speech physiology, and language development – the key applications of Linguistics.

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Speech and language pathology

Speech and language pathology

A field dedicated to supporting people who have communication or swallowing disabilities.

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Clinical audiology

Clinical audiology

Audiologists are allied health professionals who are experts in ear and hearing care.

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Translation and interpreting

Translation and interpreting

Facilitate access to information and services, as well as exchanges between people and communities.

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Teaching English as a second language

Teaching English as a second language

Internationally recognised qualifications from one of Australia's largest linguistics departments.

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Research in linguistics

Research in linguistics

Learn about our research strengths and HDR studies available within the Department of Linguistics.

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More information

Contact us for any linguistics course enquiries: ling.postgrad@mq.edu.au

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  • L5, 12 Second Way and
  • LG, L1 and L2 Australian Hearing Hub,
  • 16 University Ave, Macquarie University NSW 2109
  • E: linguistics@mq.edu.au
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