Italian studies
Why study Italian studies?
If you have a strong Honours degree (or equivalent) in Italian you may apply to undertake research towards an MA or a PhD in Italian. We can supervise research in Medieval and Renaissance literature, contemporary Italian literature, Italian society, migrant literature, Italian theatre, Italian cinema, and translation studies. Opportunities exist to conduct part of your research in Italy.
Career opportunities
Translator, interpreter, languages teacher, tourism, media, social and community work, foreign affairs, trade, customs, immigration, aid agencies, research assistant.
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.
Related study options
Didn't find a suitable course? You could also try these study options:
Your study experience
Other ways into postgraduate study
Contact the faculty office to find out about other ways into postgraduate study.
Current and recent PhD and Masters topics in Italian
Postgraduate research completed or currently underway in the Italian Program includes studies of: the presence of Japan in sixteenth-century Italian writings; contemporary Italian and Australian picaresque novels; postcolonial literature in Italian by Somali writers; anti-Mafia legislation; nineteenth-century emigration from Bergamo to Australia.
Overseas study opportunities
There are many opportunities for La Trobe students to study overseas. Students from overseas can come to La Trobe and do a short term Study Abroad program. Some short courses are also available to international students. Short courses are also available to international students. Visit International Students for more information.
Student and graduate profiles
Students of the 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 Humanities and Social Sciences or focus on staff in Italian studies.
Italian studies events
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