Find the right course for you
Macquarie offers study in Latin, Ancient Greek, Coptic and hieroglyphs across a range of courses.
Ancient languages are a key to understanding ancient history, reading significant literary works in their original languages, and better understanding contemporary language and culture.
Potential careers
- Archaeologist
- Archivist
- Historian
- Librarian
- Paralegal
- Researcher
- Teacher (with further study)
- Tour guide
- Translator
Linguistics is the systematic study of human language, and its uses and applications in human society.
At Macquarie you’ll conduct scientific research to analyse and address complex issues in human communication, readying you for careers from international business to helping increase global literacy.
Potential careers
- Broadcaster
- Editor or publisher
- Heathcare worker
- Journalist
- Language policy developer
- Language teacher
- Researcher
- Speech pathologist
- Translator or interpreter
Open the door to a range of global careers when you choose from our broad range of languages.
Whether you’re interested in travel, history, film, literature, politics, or international business, cross-cultural skills and understanding will lead you to new, life-changing insights and experiences.
Potential careers
- Corporate social responsibility officer
- Cultural events coordinator
- Human rights officer
- International aid worker
- International business specialist
- Journalist
- Marketing communications consultant
- Policy adviser
- Translator and interpreter
- Travel and tourism consultant
Study with one of Australia’s largest and most diverse linguistics departments for internationally recognised qualifications.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) lets you assist refugees, migrants, international students and more. Our innovative program equips you through course work and a teaching practicum.
Potential careers
- Language teacher at institutions for migrants
- Leader within language teaching institutions
- Private language school teacher
- TAFE or technical college teacher of ESL
- Teacher of a language other than English
- Teacher of English as a second or foreign language
Do you have a love of language and deep knowledge of more than one language and one culture? Are you meticulous? Do you have fantastic writing and public speaking skills? If so, a career in translating and interpreting may be your calling.
Potential careers
- Translator and interpreter in government, international commerce, publishing and media, community services, legal and/or medical contexts.
Employability
Industry-relevant courses
Language is the key to connecting with people and understanding their cultures. The skills you will develop through the study of language and linguistics are in demand across countless industries in our increasingly globalised world.
Flexible study options
Our degrees are designed to suit you. Dig deep into your specific passion with a single degree, or choose a double degree that combines your interests, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options.
Practical learning
Real-world, hands-on experience
Our award-winning Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) units offer you opportunities for real industry experience as part of your degree. You'll also be able to put your language learning into practice through our leading Student Exchange program.
World-class facilities
Our linguistics department is the largest and most diverse in Australia, and on of the best-equipped clinical research environments in the world. Your learning will be enhanced by on-campus facilities like the Australian Hearing Hub, and labs for translation and interpreting.
