Universities Australia Australian National University Courses Bachelor of Languages

Bachelor of Languages
at Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 40,588
Country Rank#6
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

ANU offers an outstanding variety of programs for Australia's next generation of language leaders, with more languages offered than at any other university in Australia. The ANU Bachelor of Languages is a wonderful way to take advantage of that, through the study of two (or more) languages, in combination with other areas of interest.

Your language education experience is designed to engage you with the structural, grammatical and idiomatic components of your chosen language or languages. This is further contextualised using cultural, social and historical concepts, issues and topics. You can start at beginning level, or at higher levels if you have past experience. Exciting opportunities exist for you to immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture through study abroad, and to combine your language study with a range of other areas.

Course Content
Program Structure:

The Bachelor of Languages requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 144 units must include:

Either

48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Chinese Language
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Persian
- Sanskrit Language
- Spanish
- Thai Language
- Vietnamese Language
OR

24 units from completion of the one of the following advanced minors
- 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
24 units from courses available in:

the International Communication Major

the Advanced Minor

the following language minors, which must be in a different language to the Advanced Minor:

Advanced English Language
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Burmese Language
- Chinese Language
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language
- Japanese Linguistics
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Literary Chinese
- Mongolian Language
- Persian
- Russian
- Sanskrit Language
- Spanish
- Tetum Language
- Thai Language
- Tok Pisin Language
- Vietnamese Language
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors, which must be in a different language to the major or advanced minor from the list above:
- Advanced Ancient Greek
- Advanced Arabic
- Advanced Chinese Language
- Advanced English 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
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Burmese Language
- Chinese Language
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language
- Japanese Linguistics
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Mongolian Language
- Persian
- Russian
- Sanskrit Language
- Spanish
- Tetum Language
- Thai Language
- Tok Pisin Language
- Vietnamese Language
A minimum of 12 units and maximum of 18 units from completion of courses in the Linguistics major

A minimum of 6 units and maximum of 12 units from completion of courses in any of the following majors:
- Asian Studies
- Australian Indigenous Studies
- Computer Science
- Contemporary Europe
- English
- International Communication
- Mathematical Modelling
- Mathematics
- Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
- Pacific Studies
- 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU .
Unless otherwise stated, a course used to satisfy the requirements of one list may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another list.

Majors
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Asian Studies
- Chinese Language
- Computer Science
- Contemporary Europe
- English
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- International Communication
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Mathematical Modelling
- Mathematics
- Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Persian
- Sanskrit Language
- Spanish
- Thai Language
- Vietnamese Language
Minors
- Advanced Ancient Greek
- Advanced Chinese Language
- Advanced English Language
- Advanced French Studies
- Advanced German Studies
- Advanced Italian Studies
- Advanced Japanese Language
- Advanced Korean Language
- Advanced Latin
- Advanced Sanskrit Language
- Advanced Spanish Studies
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Burmese Language
- Chinese Language
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language
- Japanese Linguistics
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Mongolian Language
- Persian
- Russian
- Sanskrit Language
- Spanish
- Tetum Language
- Thai Language
- Vietnamese Language
Elective Study
Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.
Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency
As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded.

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
- applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
- undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
- achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- not previously attempted tertiary study.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$40,588.00
Career Prospect
Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find work in diplomacy, trade, defence, translation, journalism, language analysis, language teaching, tourism, trade and many other fields.

Cost Of Studying At Australian National University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Languages at Australian National University