Program Overview

Program Overview

The Modern Greek Studies major offers students the opportunity to study one of the oldest languages and cultures at Australia's largest department of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies. Students can select from a range of language and culture units, benefit from an intensive in-country program, and prepare for employment in education, translation and interpreting, media, government, and the private sector.

Major Description

Students can choose to enrol in either language-based units of study or units of pure cultural content, or select from these the most pertinent to achieve their own preferred major. The structure of this major offers the opportunity to complete a series of units that form a coherent and cohesive strand of learning: students can complete all units offered towards a specialisation in language teaching or enrol in units with emphasis on culture, history, and civilisation.

Program Structure

The Modern Greek major is flexible and adjustable, allowing students to choose the units they want to study and incorporate them within the context of what is offered in other majors. Bridging units, dedicated to translation, sociolinguistics, or related methodological issues, will also allow students to create their own specific pathway according to the units from other programs or departments.

Pathways

Students will follow the appropriate pathway specified in the unit of study tables, based on their individual language level. Students completing any of the pathways for a major will be awarded a major in Modern Greek Studies. The Modern Greek Studies (Advanced) pathway is suitable for post-HSC Continuers or Extension.

Graduate Opportunities

Our graduates enter a wide range of careers, including:

• Communications officer
• Diplomat
• Foreign affairs officer
• Language teacher
• Policy analyst
• Translator and interpreter
• Travel and tourism consultant

Courses that Offer this Major

To commence study in the year, students should refer to the course information on the University's website, which applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.