Master of Modern Languages Education

Become a skilled languages educator

Learn to teach a language other than English in a variety of educational settings with the Master of Modern Languages Education at Melbourne. Start an exciting and flexible career that can take you overseas, or gain a specialist qualification to extend your existing teaching expertise. Develop specialised skills to suit varied teaching environments at all levels of education, learn from internationally recognised experts in the field, and be supported throughout.

Key features

1. Start a versatile career that could take you abroad. Teach in a range of environments around the world, including mainstream schools (for registered teachers), migrant language centres, and more.
2. Study with or without prior experience. The Master of Modern Languages Education is suitable for students of all backgrounds, with no prior experience in the field required. If you’re already a teacher, you’ll be able to fast-track your studies and gain a Languages Teaching specialisation.
3. Exit early. Explore the option to exit after the first 100 points of study with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies.

Hear from a languages educator who studied with us.

Why study languages education at Melbourne?

The Faculty of Education at Melbourne is a vibrant learning environment where you will join a community committed to changing lives through education.

The Master of Modern Languages draws on the latest in education research and practice.

1. Learn on placement. Explore placement options to integrate your learning with practical experience in diverse language teaching environments (mainstream school placements available for registered teachers only).
2. Access international study opportunities. Undertake a capstone subject in your final semester, with the option of international travel.
3. Experience research-led learning. You’ll be taught by internationally recognised education experts and researchers. The course integrates theory and practice for practical application in the real world, producing strong leaders and educators ready to teach.

Student support

Stop 1 offers support across the full range of student services. Attend a workshop, visit in person (on Swanston Street), or submit an enquiry online.

1. Course planning and academic skills advice. Meet with an advisor or attend a workshop to make the most of your studies.
2. Mentoring opportunities. Learn more about academic and peer mentoring opportunities.
3. Global exchange and overseas study support. Explore overseas study opportunities with a wide range of global partners.
4. Fees and scholarship information. Get on top of your finances and learn about scholarships.
5. Visa information. Have your visa questions answered.
6. Wellbeing and accommodation. Understand options for financial support, accommodation, and counselling.
7. Student administration. Help with all aspects of student admin, including organising your student cards and IT.

What students say

“Since English is not my first language, I used to feel less confident, but after taking this course, I’m proud of being multilingual and happy to share my language knowledge with younger generations. I enjoyed designing language lessons and units and incorporating my creativity into them.

The program provides students with an opportunity to understand a wide range of language teaching methodologies, which can be applied in different areas of language education. By broadening our knowledge, we can be more creative in our teaching approaches, and better understand the complexities of our plurilingual society.”

— Jess Huang, Master of Modern Languages

Learn more

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