Flinders University

Bachelor of Arts (Applied linguistics)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Studying applied linguistics means increasing your understanding of how language works in a wide range of personal, social and professional environments. It also encompasses how we interact with each other and how we negotiate and establish identity.

With a major in Applied Linguistics, you’ll learn how to express yourself effectively in written and spoken modes, and how the way you communicate helps or hinders your relationships. The major in applied linguistics will touch on practical issues such as the relationship between languages, cultures and societies; the acquisition of second and foreign languages; the teaching and learning of languages; language policy; and cross-cultural communication.

With a major in Applied Linguistics, you’ll learn how to express yourself effectively in written and spoken modes, and how the way you communicate helps or hinders your relationships. The major in applied linguistics will touch on practical issues such as the relationship between languages, cultures and societies; the acquisition of second and foreign languages; the teaching and learning of languages; language policy; and cross-cultural communication.

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Pathways

You have recent secondary education

  • If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

    • You have completed vocational education and training (VET)

  • If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert 3 or higher) you are eligible to apply. Note, admission is competitive and most courses require higher than Certificate 3 level for admission.

    • You have completed some higher education

  • If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualifications that meet the University's entry requirements (eg Year 12 results or VET qualifications).
  • If you have completed more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you will normally be considered for entry on the basis of your higher education results only.

    • You have work and life experience

    • If you have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means there are these options.
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    • Flinders Foundation Studies Program
    • Skills Assessment Program
    • Year 12 qualifications

    Adjustment factors available

    • Guaranteed selection rank 70.00
    • TAFElink
    • Certificate IV or above
    Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $39,591 $96,000 Fees are based on full-time study.

    For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

    For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Flinders University.
    Study mode On Campus
    Duration 3 Years
    Estimated fee* $39,591 $96,000

    Career opportunities

    The Bachelor of Arts (Applied linguistics) will prepare you for the following roles.

    Language Teacher

    Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many languag...

    Avg yearly income $93,600
    Entry barriers Low

    Writer

    A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...

    Avg yearly income $85,020
    Entry barriers Low

    Interpreter Translator

    An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...

    Avg yearly income $83,200
    Entry barriers Low

    French Teacher

    A French Teacher instructs students in the French language, covering speaking, reading, writing, and cultural aspects. You’ll develop lesson plans,...

    Avg yearly income $83,200
    Entry barriers Low

    Foreign Language Analyst

    A Foreign Language Analyst processes and translates foreign language materials while conducting research and producing intelligence reports. You’ll...

    Avg yearly income $109,200
    Entry barriers Low

    Language Analyst

    Language Analysts are multilingual professionals who specialise in interpreting and translating between English and foreign languages. They are flu...

    Avg yearly income $91,000
    Entry barriers Low

    Japanese Translator

    Japanese Translators are fluent in the modern Japanese writing system and have a deep understanding of the Japanese kanji and kana scripts and char...

    Avg yearly income $83,200
    Entry barriers Low

    Japanese Interpreter

    Japanese Interpreters are confident communicators who interpret Japanese speech and dialogue into English and other languages (and vice-versa). The...

    Avg yearly income $69,992
    Entry barriers Low

    Japanese Language Teacher

    A Japanese Language Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging lessons that enhance proficiency in the Japanese language and its culture. Dutie...

    Avg yearly income $81,120
    Entry barriers Low

    Language Tutor

    A Language Tutor is responsible for teaching students of various ages and proficiency levels to speak, write, and understand a foreign language. Du...

    Avg yearly income $72,800
    Entry barriers Low

    Applied Linguist

    An Applied Linguist studies and applies language principles to solve real-world problems. You might work in academic settings, research institution...

    Avg yearly income $86,372
    Entry barriers Low

    About Flinders University

    Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

    Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.

    Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.

    Operating since 1966
    Legal name Flinders University
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