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University of South Australia

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Bachelor of Arts (English Language)

  • Bachelor

Study a degree that equips you with advanced level English skills and graduate career-ready to succeed in changing professional environments.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
MBAA, 097507D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$29,400 per year / $88,200 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Study a degree that equips you with advanced level English skills and graduate career-ready to succeed in changing professional environments. This is a top ranked degree for overall graduate satisfaction and overall educational experience - in fact we're number one in South Australia for Humanities, Culture, and Social Sciences1.

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest.

There is also an opportunity to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the University's Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program. As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.

You could continue your studies with a Master of Teaching with one minor and one major Learning Area. If this interests you, please read How Do I Become a Teacher before selecting your courses.

12017 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).

Study locations

Magill

What you will learn

The English Language major will equip you with communicative proficiency and intercultural expertise to work in local and global contexts.

You will:

  • develop advanced level English skills to equip you as a career-ready professional
  • gain intercultural expertise to work in a variety of countries and contexts
  • develop research and project management skills to help you pursue honours, research or postgraduate studies

This degree allows you to select two majors ensuring you graduate with a broad knowledge of two areas of interest. You can choose a second major from the following:

In addition to your two majors, you will also be required to complete four courses from a selected list of minors (also from the above list), and two elective courses in an area of your interest.

Please note: the English Language major is only available to non-native speakers of English.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Career pathways

The nature of this degree means the employment prospects are broad and diverse. Graduates can use their exceptional English skills to advance their professional careers in a wide range of settings both locally and internationally.

With additional qualifications you may choose to work in:

  • teaching
  • academia
  • industry, community and government