Australian National University
Bachelor of Languages (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Languages (Honours) degree exemplifies the ANU commitment to research-led education. Building on the Bachelor of Languages, it gives you high-level preparation for professional life or a higher degree by research through the development of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods and theoretical concepts of language studies, and through the design and implementation of a research project, an honours thesis, that leads to the development of new understandings or that provides solutions to complex problems.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- A Bachelor of Languages degree from ANU, or equivalent from another institution.
- A French/German Language and Culture major or equivalent, with at least eight 2000- or 3000-level courses or equivalent. OR
- A major in Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese Language, Hindi Language, Indonesian Language, International Communication, Italian Language and Culture, Japanese Language, Japanese Linguistics, Korean Language, Latin, Linguistics, Persian, Russian, Sanskrit Language, Spanish, Thai Language, Vietnamese Language, or equivalent. OR
- 12 units of 2000/3000-level language or linguistic courses AND a minor, specialisation in Advanced Ancient Greek, Advanced Arabic, Advanced Chinese Language, Advanced French Studies, Advanced German Studies, Advanced Italian Studies, Advanced Japanese Language, Advanced Korean Language, Advanced Latin, Advanced Persian, Advanced Sanskrit Language, Advanced Spanish Studies, Literary Chinese, or equivalent.
- A weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units (i.e. 0.75 EFTSL) of courses in the major, excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses), with the highest marks.
- Written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis and the permission of the convenor.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Languages (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
ESL Teacher
An ESL Teacher teaches English to students whose first language is something other than English. You might work for an English language school or p...
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
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...
Linguist
A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...
TESOL Teacher
A TESOL Teacher instructs non-native speakers in the English language, focusing on developing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skill...
About Australian National University
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.
ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.
