Languages programs in Australia

26 universities in Australia offer 74 languages programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 31,069 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 26,621 USD and 32,961 USD.

Data as of August 11, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Languages in Australia by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 22 21,777 USD 27,490 USD 44,595 USD
Master's 22 26,621 USD 31,069 USD 32,961 USD
PhD 4 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular languages programs in Australia

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Certificate in Applied Linguistics Monash University, Clayton — —
Bachelor in English Literature University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney Bachelor's 24,117 USD
Master in Interpreting and Translation Studies Monash University, Clayton Master's 28,386 USD
Master in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Macquarie University Master's 24,997 USD
PhD in Translation Studies Monash University, Caulfield PhD 28,386 USD
PhD in Translation studies Monash University, Clayton PhD 28,386 USD
Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Macquarie University — 12,498 USD
English for Academic Purposes 1 and 2 (Intermediate to Advanced) Torrens University Australia — 4,200 USD
English For Academic Purposes 1 and 2 (Intermediate to Advanced) (Online) Torrens University Australia — 8,573 USD
Master in Applied Linguistics University of Melbourne Master's 27,341 USD
General English (Elementary to Advanced) Torrens University Australia — 8,573 USD
Certificate in Asian Language Murdoch College — —
Bachelor in Education (Secondary Teaching) - English Major Teaching Area Murdoch College Bachelor's 21,777 USD
Bachelor in English Literature University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle Bachelor's 22,568 USD
PhD in Theatre Performance Monash University, Caulfield PhD 28,386 USD
Bachelor in English and Creative Writing Murdoch College Bachelor's 20,251 USD
Noongar Language and Culture Curtin University Australia — —
Master in General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) Australian National University Master's 32,961 USD
Bachelor in Asian Studies Australian National University Bachelor's 49,820 USD
Diploma in Language Studies UNSW Sydney — 7,500 USD
Master in Translation UNSW Sydney Master's 31,775 USD
Master in Translation University of Melbourne Master's 27,341 USD
Master in Translation and Interpreting UNSW Sydney Master's 34,953 USD
Bachelor in Languages and Linguistics Griffith University Bachelor's 28,500 USD

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Specializations within languages

English 18 Linguistics 14 Chinese 9 Translation Studies 9 Language Studies 7 Language and Literature 4 Media 3 Theatre 3 Language and Culture 2 Translation and Interpretation 2

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