Bachelor of Languages The University of Adelaide (UoA)

Our Bachelor of Languages is interactive and immersive. Whether you’ve studied a language to Year 12 level (or equivalent) or are just setting out on your language journey, we offer different streams to cater to your level of knowledge. You will:

• develop proficiency in one or more languages
• enhance your knowledge of the cultures they originate from
• heighten your awareness of language systems
• understand language’s role in society
• build a greater appreciation of cultural diversity.

Our majors are:

• Chinese Studies
• French Studies
• German Studies
• Indonesian Studies
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Modern Greek Studies
• Spanish Studies.

You can also minor in Linguistics.

Where could it take you?

Language graduates have an upper hand in all sorts of exciting careers. You could find work as a foreign service officer in embassies, resolving international conflicts. You might translate for politicians or celebrities. You could become a professional linguist or help migrants access support.

Career Readiness

The ability to communicate in another language is an asset in a range of occupations and industries such as interpreter/translator, linguist, public servant, foreign affairs, government officer, tutor, humanitarian/aid worker. It's a valuable addition to other professional interests, but it's also a great asset in its own right!

Potential careers

Language Recovery Program Officer, Cultural Heritage Officer, UN Human Rights Officer, Indigenous Language Revitalisation Project Officer, Workplace Relations Officer, Interpreter / Translator, Linguist, Broadcaster, Diplomatic corps, Education Coordinator, Public Servant, Quarantine Officer, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Aid Worker, Teacher, Hospitality, Tourism, Translator, Information Officer, Intelligence Officer, International Aid Agency Employee.