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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Bachelor of Modern Languages

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of Modern Languages enables students with a particular interest in world languages and cultures to study two languages in depth.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Intake Months
Feb
ATAR
80

About this course

UWA facilities include lecture theatres, case study rooms and break-out areas for group work and individual study.

Entry requirements

To be considered for this course you need to:

  • achieve a minimum ATAR of 80
  • demonstrate English language competence - applicants presenting with IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 7.0
  • satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)

You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here.

View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history.

Assured Pathway information

If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice.

Admission entry to UWA

We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.

Career pathways

With a Bachelor of Modern Language, you'll have the knowledge and skills to work in a range of areas and organisations.

Potential career paths include:

  • Cultural interpreter
  • Translator
  • Diplomat
  • Foreign affairs and trade officer
  • Journalist
  • Linguist
  • Teacher

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
86.7%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
48.1%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary