Bachelor of Language Studies

About

Course information

The field of language studies is increasingly important in our interconnected world. The Bachelor of Language Studies at UNE offers you the opportunity to become proficient in two different languages within just three years. You can also focus on a single language and take elective units from across the UNE catalogue, following your interests and designing your own future fit degree. Whether you're passionate about communicating across cultures, pursuing a career in international relations, or wish to enhance your cognitive abilities, this program provides you with the necessary knowledge and expertise to succeed.

Why study the Bachelor of Language Studies at UNE?
Language proficiency can give you a competitive advantage in diverse industries in today's increasingly multicultural and international work environments. By developing both language fluency and cultural knowledge in the Bachelor of Language Studies, you'll stand out from the pack and be future fit for a career in a wide range of industries including tourism, intelligence and security, foreign affairs, international business and management and public relations to name just a few.

UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. Year after year, students award us 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands.

What makes our course different?
In addition to language fluency, through our research-led teaching, this course emphasises cultural understanding. You'll learn about the rich histories, traditions, and contemporary issues of the cultures associated with your chosen languages. This cultural competency will enable you to navigate intercultural interactions with sensitivity and adaptability. When you study the Bachelor of Language Studies with us, you'll have opportunities to:

Choose from a diverse range of languages to major in: we offer Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Take on a double major by studying two languages concurrently, or focus on one language and choose your remaining units from across the wide range of disciplines offered at UNE, building unique cross-disciplinary skillsets.
Add a Linguistics minor to enhance your understanding of the priniciples and processes, opening even more career choices.
Learn from the best. UNE boasts a team of experienced language educators who are passionate about guiding students on their language learning journey. Our faculty members provide personalised support and utilise innovative teaching methods to help you achieve fluency in your chosen languages.
Study flexibly. We know our students need a university that accommodates today's busy lifestyle. Our online learning platform provides 24/7 access to course materials, interactive discussions, and support from tutors. If you prefer face-to-face interaction, you can join our on-campus classes and benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention.

Majors

Chinese
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

Minor

Linguistics

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications	Standard Entry
Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)	Grade average of 88 in the final year results, or Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program, or Successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary, or Higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Criteria you need to meet

IELTS Academic

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Criteria you need to meet

TOEFL

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Computer-based test	213	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Internet-based test	79	N/A	N/A	22	N/A

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Career

Career outcomes

Possible career paths for Languages graduates include, but are not limited to:

advertising, marketing and public relations
alternative energies and resource sector
architecture and the built environment
creative industries (e.g. multimedia, music, film, performing arts, journalism)
education
international relations and diplomacy
tourism
foreign affairs
intelligence and security
international business and management
translation and editing services.

Other career information

The ability to speak a second language gives you a big advantage in the highly competitive and rapidly changing jobs market. According to the Australian Careers Service website, knowledge of a foreign language is can make you stand out over other candidates when applying for a job. Not only is it a useful skill to possess, but the act of learning a new language also demonstrates commitment and flexibility, which only increases your employability.

Additionally, as many companies look to forge or enhance their links and partnerships overseas, being fluent in another language can open a lot of doors and can fast-track your career progression. And the enhanced communication skills that you develop whilst learning a language only makes you a better communicator in your primary language, a skill highly sought after in most workplaces.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

20,967 / year

How to Apply

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
International Exchange and Study Abroad
English Language Centre programs
Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

proof of completion
photo page from passport or another birth record
evidence of English language proficiency
any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.