The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis major aims to give you the broadest possible grounding in contemporary linguistics and enables you to specialise in your areas of interest. This major includes both fascinating theoretical research and practical field-orientated projects. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of linguistic topics including grammatical descriptions and dictionaries of Australian Aboriginal languages, analysis of Australian English and Romance languages, the study of meaning in language and the relation between language and society. You do not need to know a second language or 'be good at languages' to excel in Linguistics. Many excellent linguists speak only one language; all you need is a healthy curiosity.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) will prepare you for the following roles.
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Interpreter Translator
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French Teacher
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Foreign Language Analyst
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German Teacher
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German Translator
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Linguist
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Computational Linguist
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Japanese Translator
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Japanese Interpreter
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Language Tutor
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