The Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) delves into language's role in human communication, cognition, and culture. Students will explore language's intricacies, from its foundational elements to differences in structure, expression, and acquisition. This course also examines the cultural, artistic, and varied modalities of language, such as oral, written, and signed forms. Students will engage with diverse linguistic data, applying theoretical knowledge to practical interactions.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many languag...
Proofreaders are publishing professionals who read through text documents, correcting typos and mistakes in grammar, spelling and formatting. They...
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
A French Teacher instructs students in the French language, covering speaking, reading, writing, and cultural aspects. You’ll develop lesson plans,...
A Foreign Language Analyst processes and translates foreign language materials while conducting research and producing intelligence reports. You’ll...
A German Teacher delivers lessons in the German language, focusing on developing students' speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Yo...
A German Translator converts written content between German and English, ensuring accuracy in meaning and context while maintaining the appropriate...
A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...
A Computational Linguist develops algorithms and models that enable computers to understand and process human language. You might work in technolog...
Japanese Translators are fluent in the modern Japanese writing system and have a deep understanding of the Japanese kanji and kana scripts and char...
Japanese Interpreters are confident communicators who interpret Japanese speech and dialogue into English and other languages (and vice-versa). The...
A Language Tutor is responsible for teaching students of various ages and proficiency levels to speak, write, and understand a foreign language. Du...
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