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Course Overview
La Trobe’s Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics introduces you to the foundations of human communication. Learn about the structure and history of languages, while examining how communication skills are acquired and developed. You’ll also select from a range of language majors and explore the culture from which your chosen language emerged. Develop an advanced understanding of linguistics, investigating the sound systems used for communication, how sentences are structured, and the ways we use language and interpret meaning. Focus on the language you’re passionate about by selecting from Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or Hindi. You’ll also be able to select a starting point that suits your language proficiency, including beginner, intermediate and advanced studies. From there, you’ll investigate a variety of other languages, examining their evolution, structure and use. Explore the nuances of linguistic variation in communities, looking at the social, ethnic and age factors that influence the variation. Enhance your language proficiency by taking advantage of our study abroad opportunities.* Immerse yourself in your chosen language and build a greater understanding of its everyday application. Build your communication, team-working, problem-solving and analytical skills, which experts suggest will be highly sought after by the workplaces of tomorrow.** Through optional minors, you’ll also have the chance to explore further languages, including Auslan, or broaden your studies into complementary areas such as psychology, philosophy and history. Graduate with the advanced languages skills to boost your global career. You’ll learn: Language Develop spoken and written skills in one or more languages and explore how language is used in different cultures. Linguistics Analyse data from a wide range of societies and deepen your understanding of the structure, acquisition, development and social significance of language. Communication Develop high-level professional and culturally aware communication skills grounded in ethical considerations. *Please note that overseas programs may be impacted by travel restrictions. **Forbes, 2019, The 10 Vital Skills You Will Need For The Future Of Work ; PwC, 2020, 10 skills you need for future employment
Where You Can Study
Sydney
255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
As a graduate in languages and linguistics, your advanced language, problem-solving and critical thinking skills will open doors to a range of careers. Possible roles include: Linguist Analyse language and explore the connections between culture and communication. Translator or interpreter* Bridge languages and cultures through spoken language interpretation or written translation. Cultural diversity manager Support diverse communities and organisations by using your specialist knowledge to guide and influence people. *Requires further study and accreditation.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
La Trobe University is ranked in the world's top 200 for linguistics.
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics explores the building blocks of language, the comparison of oral, written, and signed languages, and the social significance of language.
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is a 3-year degree.
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is offered through the Department of Languages and Cultures at La Trobe University.
Student Cath Edwards, who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics, has shared her experience as part of La Trobe's Languages and Cultures student profiles, highlighting the degree as a meaningful area of study.
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