Undergraduate
Bachelor of Languages
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Languages is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, taken over 3 years full-time (144 Units). Coursework includes 48 units from completion of one of the following language majors. Graduates are expected to communicate proficiently and confidently in at least one language. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 123 parts
- The Bachelor of Languages requires completion of 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
- A minimum of 18 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses
- A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- A minimum of 84 units must come from the following lists:
- 48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Chinese Language
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Language
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Persian
- Sanskrit Language
- Spanish Studies
- Thai Language
- Vietnamese Language
- OR
- 24 units from completion of one of the following advanced language minors:
- Advanced Ancient Greek
- Advanced Arabic
- Advanced Chinese Language
- Advanced French Studies
- Advanced German Studies
- Advanced Italian Studies
- Advanced Japanese Language
- Advanced Korean Language
- Advanced Latin
- Advanced Persian
- Advanced Spanish Studies
- AND
- 24 units from courses available in:
- the advanced minor list
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Burmese Language
- Chinese Language
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Language
- Japanese Linguistics
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Literary Chinese
- Mongolian Language
- Persian
- Russian Studies
- Spanish Studies
- Tetum Language
- Thai Language
- Tok Pisin Language
- Vietnamese Language
- 24 units from completion of one of the following language minors
- which must be in a different language to the major or advanced minor from the list above:
- Advanced Ancient Greek
- Advanced Arabic
- Advanced Chinese Language
- Advanced French Studies
- Advanced German Studies
- Advanced Italian Studies
- Advanced Japanese Language
- Advanced Korean Language
- Advanced Latin
- Advanced Persian
- Advanced Spanish Studies
- Literary Chinese
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Burmese Language
- Chinese Language
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Language
- Japanese Linguistics
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Mongolian Language
- Persian
- Russian Studies
- Spanish Studies
- Tetum Language
- Thai Language
- Tok Pisin Language
- Vietnamese Language
- A minimum of 12 units of the following Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses:
- ASIA2308
- Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific
- FREN3109
- Culture
- History and Identity in the French Capital
- HUMN2004
- Gender
- Labour and Migration
- LING2015
- Language
- Culture and Translation
- LING2029
- Language
- Assessment and Policy
- LING2034
- Communication in Health Care
- PASI2001
- Pacific Studies in a Globalising World
- A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses available in:
- any of the above-listed language majors
- Asian Studies
- Australian Indigenous Studies
- Computer Science
- English
- Linguistics
- Mathematical Modelling
- Mathematics
- Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
- Pacific Studies
- A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Admissions
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission ATAR: 80 International Baccalaureate: 30
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