Deaf studies and Auslan
Why study Deaf studies and Auslan (Australian Sign Language)?
Our advanced courses in Deaf studies, sign language linguistics and Auslan allow students to extend their understanding of the Australian Deaf community and its language. We also provide training in Auslan for undergraduate and postgraduate students with no previous experience.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work as sign language teachers, tutors, teacher’s aides, teaching assistants or in a range of other roles working with Deaf people, including research. They may go onto to additional training to become sign language interpreters.
Courses
Local students
No courses available
How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
No courses available
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
Student profiles
Students from our Faculty talk about their experience at La Trobe.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Deaf studies and Auslan.
