#30 in the world

Ranked 30th in the world for modern languages in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Languages) will provide you with the opportunity to combine your passion for the study of languages and cultures with practical skills in multilingual translation and to develop high-level intercultural competency and communication skills.

You will complete two language majors, attain foundational knowledge in translation theory and gain real-world experience through practical translation projects.

The degree will allow you to engage in the study of different cultures, as well as the opportunity to undertake exchange semesters and short courses with our international partners. You will work with a team of leading academics and researchers of multilingualism and graduate with advanced skills in analysing cross-lingual and cross-cultural issues and a toolkit for practical translation in multilingual contexts. The course also allows students to pursue an additional major or minor in a non-language subject area such as business, economics, humanities/social sciences or science.

This course is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Graduates who wish to become Certified Translators will need to take the certification test. Depending on your level of language proficiency you may need to undertake further study in order to take the certification test.

Please note, this degree is not endorsed for interpreting.

SPECIALISATIONS: 

• Arabic Language and Cultures
• Indonesian Studies
• Arabic Language and Cultures
• Italian Studies
• Chinese Studies
• Japanese Studies
• French and Francophone Studies
• Japanese Studies
• French and Francophone Studies
• Germanic Studies
• Korean Studies
• Hebrew
• Spanish and Latin American Studies

• anthropologist
• archaeologist
• archivist
• art historian
• business administrator or manager
• editor or publisher
• foreign affairs and trade officer
• government policy officer
• historian
• heritage specialist
• information specialist
• journalist
• language specialist
• media and communications officer
• museum or gallery curator
• researcher
• sociologist
• translator