Graduate studies in linguistics at ANU draws upon the expertise of the largest concentration of linguists in the southern hemisphere. For more than 20 years research in linguistics at ANU has focused on the descriptive and comparative study of the languages of Australia, Papua-New Guinea, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia and China. We offer teaching in field and formal linguistics and research across more languages than any other Australian University.

Our Graduate Studies program draws on some thirty experts working in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences and the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

Graduate coursework

Graduate coursework in linguistics

• Master of General and Applied Linguistics
• Master of General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced)
• Master of Translation

Higher degree research

Higher degree research in linguistics

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Further suggestions

Prospective research students may find it helpful to browse the research interests and preferred supervision areas of those working in linguistics and languages at ANU, and to take a look at other students' topics. 

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