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Bachelor of Languages

  • Bachelor

Do 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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
075310K
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$40,500 per year / $121,500 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Translate knowledge and culture

Do 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.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

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.


  • Study a language to multiply your career options
  • Get the employment edge for a global career
  • Study at a university consistently ranked in the top 1% worldwide

Course structure

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Adelaide.
82.9%
Overall satisfaction
86.5%
Skill scale
74%
Teaching scale
53.2%
Employed full-time
$59k
Average salary