Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

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Study an arts degree majoring in Applied Linguistics and select a second major tailored to your specific interests and career goals.

Develop a sophisticated understanding of language and how it shapes human life and interaction. Learn how to analyse language and its role in the contemporary world. Explore the ways in which language influences human understanding, experience, communication and culture. Discover the complexities of language as you develop strong analytical linguistic, problem-solving and research skills that can be applied to a range of culturally diverse settings. Explore careers in areas such as security and intelligence, language analysis, government, education and research.

Enrich your learning experience through community and industry engagement opportunities and connect with international NGOs through the prestigious Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program. You can also engage with industry and apply your knowledge across a variety of sectors through the Professional Directions Program in second year. Depending on your selected majors, you can also continue your studies to become a high school teacher through the Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Our Bachelor of Arts graduates are valued by employers because of their abilities to gather and assess information, to think critically and innovatively across diverse areas of knowledge, and to communicate clearly and creatively. The broad base of the degree, with its double major and minor, ensures a program that is tailor-made for each student's interests and aspirations, and equips graduates to be career-ready and adaptable in a rapidly changing world.

MAJORS: Aboriginal Studies - Applied Linguistics - Creative Writing and Literature - Criminology and Criminal Justice - Cultural Studies - History and Global Politics - Languages (French, Italian and Japanese) - Law, Policy and Politics - Psychology - Sociology

Careers: security and intelligence - language analysis - government - education - research - communication.