Canberra

Language Specialist

Language Specialists are bilingual or multilingual business professionals who are dedicated to the communication process, especially across cultures and language barriers. They work for government departments, global corporations, justice and correctional institutions, community service organisations, media companies, and non-profits. There are even opportunities to work with the United Nations (UN).

As a language specialist you could be employed by government to explore cultural issues that influence people from a particular region, or by a global business corporation to translate and analyse complex data, or by a humanitarian organisation to interpret dialogue in real-time.

It’s an exciting occupation and there are plenty of opportunities to travel within Australia, work with a range of minority groups, and travel overseas.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a language specialist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient Greek)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Latin)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Speech Pathology

On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $73,209
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Diploma in Languages

On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,707
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Applied Linguistics

Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $55,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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