La Trobe University
Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLa Trobe's Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics introduces you to the foundations of human communication. Learn about the structure and history of languages, while examining how communication skills are acquired and developed. You'll also select from a range of language majors and explore the culture from which your chosen language emerged.
Develop an advanced understanding of linguistics, investigating the sound systems used for communication, how sentences are structured, and the ways we use language and interpret meaning.
Focus on the language you're passionate about by selecting from Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or Hindi. You'll also be able to select a starting point that suits your language proficiency, including beginner, intermediate and advanced studies.
From there, you'll investigate a variety of other languages, examining their evolution, structure and use. Explore the nuances of linguistic variation in communities, looking at the social, ethnic and age factors that influence the variation.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
ATAR/RANK: 72.35
Pre-requisite
- VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics will prepare you for the following roles.
Linguist
A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...
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...
Lexicographer
A Lexicographer compiles and edits dictionaries, ensuring that words and definitions are accurate and up-to-date. You might work for a publishing c...
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
Foreign Language Analyst
A Foreign Language Analyst processes and translates foreign language materials while conducting research and producing intelligence reports. You’ll...
German Teacher
A German Teacher delivers lessons in the German language, focusing on developing students' speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Yo...
German Translator
A German Translator converts written content between German and English, ensuring accuracy in meaning and context while maintaining the appropriate...
Language Analyst
Language Analysts are multilingual professionals who specialise in interpreting and translating between English and foreign languages. They are flu...
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...
Applied Linguist
An Applied Linguist studies and applies language principles to solve real-world problems. You might work in academic settings, research institution...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
