Professional Certificate of Digital Language Data and Communication - A9002

Professional Certificate of Digital Language Data and Communication

Professional Certificate

This course equips you with the skills to understand, analyse, and interpret language data within today’s digital landscape. You will begin by exploring the socio-cultural factors and technological structures that define how we communicate online, examining the relationship between digital users and the platforms they inhabit.

Moving from theory to practice, you will develop technical competence in handling language data. You will learn specific methods for collecting, annotating, and analysing digital text using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This includes building data collections and using analytical tools to uncover patterns in multimedia and multilingual settings.

Beyond technical skills, you will engage with the ethical implications of data usage and artificial intelligence. You will learn to contextualise your findings, addressing local and global challenges, and communicate your insights effectively to professional and academic audiences.

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Part time
  • Online: Part time
Note:

This course is available to:

  • Domestic students
  • International students living and studying offshore
  • Holders of an Australia temporary visa (other than a student visa) that has a full study entitlement - This course is NOT available to International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa.
Duration
  • 0.5 years (part time)
Start date
First semester (February)
Qualification
Professional Certificate of Digital Language Data and Communication

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum pass (50%) average.

or

A minimum of three years work experience or higher-education study in a relevant field*.

*Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Relevant fields can include (but not limited to): linguistics, applied linguistics, language study or teaching, translation and interpreting, TESOL and speech pathology.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code A9002

Apply

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Fees to be advised.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.