Overview
Duration
3 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,000 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
The ability to communicate in other languages and cultures will help you in almost any career you choose. When you study a language at Griffith, you will not just learn to speak and write the words, you will also study linguistics - the science, nature and function of language and how it is used in society. Understanding how languages are developed and used will help you gain a solid understanding of your chosen language.
You will apply your knowledge of linguistics and your chosen language in real world challenges including second language learning and teaching, intercultural communication, and effective use of digital technologies.
You will learn in small classes, where you will receive individual attention. Whether you are a total beginner or quite fluent, you will find courses to suit you. You will also be exposed to the cultural context of your chosen language with options to pursue study overseas through exchanges and study abroad programs.
You will complete a Linguistics major and a major in one of the following languages:
*Chinese
*French*
*German*
*Indonesian*
*Italian
*Japanese
*Korean*
*Modern Greek**
*Spanish
*Russian*
* offered via cross-institutional study at University of Queensland.
** offered online, via cross-institutional study at Flinders University.
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is offered full-time on-campus via in-person mode at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses.
As a full-time student you will generally attend 12-16 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Your passion and talent for languages may lead to employment opportunities throughout the world in education and teaching, translation and interpreting, tourism and hospitality, publishing and journalism, sales and marketing, advertising and public relations, international business, law, commerce, and the arts.
Students considering undertaking an initial teacher preparation program after completion of the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics must contact the School of Education and Professional Studies to obtain a listing of courses approved for content teaching areas.
