Griffith University
Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLearning a new language boosts your employability, unlocks opportunities in a global, multilingual community, and exposes you to new perspectives. It empowers you to engage across cultures as an informed global citizen, while deepening your understanding of how knowledge and value are created in the world. With five-star ratings for overall experience and student support for languages (Good Universities Guide 2024), whatever your level of skill, you'll find courses that suit you.
Access a range of industry internships with support from a dedicated Placement Officer, across organisations like Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dante Alighieri Society, Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, State/Catholic schools. Undertake study abroad, in-country internships or exchanges, to immerse yourself in culture, grow your professional networks, and challenge yourself academically and personally. Learn the language from native speaker teachers, highly skilled in contemporary, career-focused approaches. Our small class sizes provide individual attention, ensuring you're exposed to the cultural context of your chosen language.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, QLD
- Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 63.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics will prepare you for the following roles.
Linguist
A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...
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...
Lexicographer
A Lexicographer compiles and edits dictionaries, ensuring that words and definitions are accurate and up-to-date. You might work for a publishing c...
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
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...
Language Analyst
Language Analysts are multilingual professionals who specialise in interpreting and translating between English and foreign languages. They are flu...
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...
Applied Linguist
An Applied Linguist studies and applies language principles to solve real-world problems. You might work in academic settings, research institution...
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
