Bachelor of Languages

Translate knowledge and culture

Do you have a passion for languages? Are you fascinated by their complexity and deep entwinement with culture? Do you want to travel and connect in richer ways?

In a changing world, the study of languages has never been more relevant.

Our Bachelor of Languages is interactive and immersive. Whether you've studied a language to Year 12 level (or equivalent) or are just setting out on your language journey, we offer different streams to cater to your level of knowledge. You will:

• develop proficiency in one or more languages
• enhance your knowledge of the cultures they originate from
• heighten your awareness of language systems
• understand language's role in society
• build a greater appreciation of cultural diversity.

Our majors are:

• Chinese Studies
• French Studies
• German Studies
• Indonesian Studies
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Modern Greek Studies
• Spanish Studies.

You can also major in Linguistics.

Language graduates have an upper hand in all sorts of exciting careers. You could find work as a foreign service officer in embassies, resolving international conflicts. You might translate for politicians or celebrities. You could become a professional linguist or help migrants access support.

• Study a language to multiply your career options
• Get the employment edge for a global career
• Study at a university consistently ranked in the top 1% worldwide

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.