The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Languages
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDo 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.
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.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recent Secondary Education
Admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units).
Higher Education Study
You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units).
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation.
Work and life experience
To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Languages will prepare you for the following roles.
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
ESL Teacher
An ESL Teacher teaches English to students whose first language is something other than English. You might work for an English language school or p...
Content Editor
A Content Editor curates, reviews, and refines written material to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement. You might work in publishing, media, o...
Content Writer
A Content Writer prepares material used in a range of formats. You might produce content used on digital platforms such as websites or social media...
Language Analyst
Language Analysts are multilingual professionals who specialise in interpreting and translating between English and foreign languages. They are flu...
Intelligence Officer
An Intelligence Officer gathers, analyses, and interprets information to support national security and intelligence operations. You might work with...
Community Liaison Officer
A Community Liaison Officer works to improve the conditions of a community or a group within a community. You might listen to the concerns of commu...
Linguist
A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...
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