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The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is designed to develop expertise in languages, linguistics and inter-lingual communication.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
PART TIME
6 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2024)
Spring
July
(2024)
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Languages and Linguistics at Western
Language is fundamental to the human experience. Through study of how language works, you will make contact with fundamental philosophical, socio-cultural, and psychological questions about what it means to be human.
You will also gain the analytical tools of empirical science, which will prepare you for success in post-graduate studies and careers in research, analytics, business and law.
Linguistics will also equip you to use your language and linguistic skills in professional settings such as teaching, interpreting and translation, journalism, business or international relations.
Program structure
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected. View available subjects in our handbook.
For further information on University fees, please visit Fees and University Costs.
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $28,928*
Delivery: On campus
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Your career
Graduates of this program find employment opportunities in:
- Teaching
- Interpreting and translation
- Journalism
- Business or international relations
- Research
Your career
Translator
A translator converts the written word from one language into another. Translators must also understand cultural references, the intent of the writer and cadence of the text.
Teacher
Language teachers can work across multiple areas from primary and secondary teaching, to adult education in Colleges and Universities. Further study is required to become accredited as a language teacher.
Journalist
Journalists write, present and gather news and current affairs and are critically engaged in cultural and social trends. There are a wide variety of disciplines including print, radio, television, photo and online journalists.
Diplomat
Diplomats and foreign ministers serve as representatives of their governments and work to protect the interests of their country. Careers in foreign affairs involve persuasive conversation, critical analysis of policies, cultural engagement and extensive travel.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum, unless the total duration of the program is less than 80CP. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
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