University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudying linguistics enhances your skills in systematic and logical thinking, by attending closely to language, its structure and use. Your study of linguistics will help you to develop an appreciation of linguistic and cultural diversity. Linguistics provides the foundations for an understanding of the organisation, functions and relationship of language in society. The theories, concepts and applications you’ll learn are relevant to all human languages in the world.
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
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.
Journalist
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 Teacher
Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many languag...
Proofreader
Proofreaders are publishing professionals who read through text documents, correcting typos and mistakes in grammar, spelling and formatting. They...
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
French Teacher
A French Teacher instructs students in the French language, covering speaking, reading, writing, and cultural aspects. You’ll develop lesson plans,...
Foreign Language Analyst
A Foreign Language Analyst processes and translates foreign language materials while conducting research and producing intelligence reports. You’ll...
German Teacher
A German Teacher delivers lessons in the German language, focusing on developing students' speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Yo...
German Translator
A German Translator converts written content between German and English, ensuring accuracy in meaning and context while maintaining the appropriate...
Linguist
A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...
Computational Linguist
A Computational Linguist develops algorithms and models that enable computers to understand and process human language. You might work in technolog...
Japanese Translator
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 Interpreter
Japanese Interpreters are confident communicators who interpret Japanese speech and dialogue into English and other languages (and vice-versa). The...
Language Tutor
A Language Tutor is responsible for teaching students of various ages and proficiency levels to speak, write, and understand a foreign language. Du...
About University of New South Wales
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