Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Arts (Languages)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

You’ll learn more than just new words and phrases when you study languages at ACU. Whether you’re adding Spanish or Italian to your repertoire, or Latin or one of the ancient biblical languages, you’ll also explore the cultural context surrounding the language and gain a deeper understanding of intercultural communication. Language studies will help you interact and negotiate appropriately and respectfully across cultures. Let your horizons be expanded.

Delivery mode

Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 25A Barker Road, Strathfield
  • Locked Bag 2002, Strathfield
  • 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo
  • 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

New South Wales

  • Assumed knowledge: 2 units of English (any) (Band 3), Mathematics (other than Mathematics General 2) for study in Mathematics (Band 3)

Queensland

  • Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)

Victoria

  • Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
  • Prerequisite for study in Mathematics: Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods

English language proficiency requirements:

  • Academic IELTS: Overall score: 6.5
  • TOEFL: Internet based total of 79
  • PTE Academic: 58
  • CAE: Overall CAE score 185
  • ACU English Language test; or ACU EAP: B (65-74%)

Required Year 12 studies and subjects required to meet prerequisites:

  • Australian Capital Territory: ACT Year 12 Certificate; subject results need to be accredited as T or H and be studied as a major.
  • New South Wales: Higher School Certificate (HSC); HSC subject results need to be passed at a minimum of Performance Band 2.
  • Queensland: Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE); General subject results from units 3 & 4 need to be completed to a minimum of C grade.
  • Victoria: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE); VCE subject results (Units 3 and 4) need to be completed at the minimum 25 VCE study score (or other study score as stated).

EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $45,408 $76,704 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$45,408
Standard Tuition:
$76,704
Full Fee Tuition:
$45,408
Full Fee Tuition:
$76,704
Enquire with Australian Catholic University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $45,408 $76,704 Support may be available

Career opportunities

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

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

Linguist

A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...

Avg yearly income $85,280
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

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

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