University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudying linguistics enhances your skills in systematic and logical thinking, by attending closely to language, its structure and use. Your study of linguistics will help you to develop an appreciation of linguistic and cultural diversity. Linguistics provides the foundations for an understanding of the organisation, functions and relationship of language in society. The theories, concepts and applications you’ll learn are relevant to all human languages in the world.
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Portfolio Entry
- An ADA Portfolio Entry submission will demonstrate your passions alongside your best work, to boost your chances of admission to a bachelor’s degree of your choice.
Prerequisites
- You don’t need to have completed prerequisite courses, but we do assume you have a Year 12 (or equivalent) level of knowledge.
- IB Diploma: 29
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements.
- HSC Plus: This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree.
- Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL): This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level.
- Educational Access Scheme (EAS): Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12.
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university.
- Gateway Admission Pathway: This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools.
- Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS).
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic version, IELTS Indicator and IELTS UKVI: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test) - including TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
- PTE (Pearson Test of English – Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
- C1 Advanced Cambridge (formerly known as CAE – Cambridge Advanced English): 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
- C2 Proficiency Cambridge (formerly known CPE – Cambridge Proficiency English: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Editor
An Editor makes changes to written work before it is published. You might correct errors, check facts or reduce the size of a written piece. Editor...
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
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...
Proofreader
Proofreaders are publishing professionals who read through text documents, correcting typos and mistakes in grammar, spelling and formatting. They...
Speech Pathologist
A Speech Pathologist works with clients to manage problems with speaking or swallowing. You might assess their needs and develop programs to improv...
About University of New South Wales
Since our foundation in 1949, UNSW Sydney has made an ongoing commitment to improve and transform lives in Australia and globally.
The essence of UNSW Sydney is not found in our impressive facilities or beautiful grounds. It is found in our students, our staff, our alumni and our generous donors. Our collective difference reflects the unique perspectives of our people, place and purpose as we play our part in the creation of a just society.
Our guiding motto, Scientia Corde Manu et Mente–Knowledge by Heart, Hand and Mind–embodies our commitment to embrace diversity of thought, integrity, innovation, and our deep connections with the community.
UNSW is a vibrant, multicultural campus with students and staff from over 120 different nationalities. We believe our cultural diversity is one of our main strengths, as it exposes us to alternative perspectives and experiences in our working, learning and research environments.
