Bachelor of Languages

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. You will:

• develop proficiency in one or more languages
• enhance your knowledge of the cultures they originate from
• heighten your awareness of language systems
• understand language's role in society
• build a greater appreciation of cultural diversity.

Our majors are:

• Chinese Studies
• French Studies
• German Studies
• Indonesian Studies
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Modern Greek Studies
• Spanish Studies.

You can also major in Linguistics.

International Baccalaureate

Career Readiness

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
7. Digital capabilities
8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Industry Placement

Potential careers

Language Recovery Program Officer, Cultural Heritage Officer, UN Human Rights Officer, Indigenous Language Revitalisation Project Officer, Workplace Relations Officer, Diplomat, Interpreter / Translator, Linguist, Broadcaster, Diplomatic corps, Education Coordinator, Public Servant, Quarantine Officer, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Aid Worker, Teacher, Hospitality, Tourism, Translator, Information Officer, Intelligence Officer, International Aid Agency Employee, ...

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

• Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
• You must use an English language keyboard
• Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services