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Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Arts

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUB026UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages and Arts. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Modern Languages with a major in one language and a minor in a second language, and up to two majors in the Bachelor of Arts.

Why study this course at UWA?

In a competitive employment market, you will maximise your career options by developing proficiencies in two languages. Combining this with the Arts will equip you to think holistically, developing an enhanced awareness of relationships – with yourself, others and the world. You'll graduate with two qualifications in four years. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.

You will learn:

UWA’s unique Bachelor of Modern Languages enables you to achieve a high level of competency in one language and functional levels of competency in a second language in the four macro skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

Combine this with a Bachelor of Arts where you will cultivate your passions while developing career-ready transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.

Potential jobs

  • Community Liaison Officer
  • Cultural Interpreter
  • Diplomat
  • Diversity and Inclusion Worker
  • Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
  • International Development Worker
  • Journalist
  • Teacher*
  • Translator

*Postgraduate study required

Course record

Career Opportunities

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Arts are well placed for the job market. Their knowledge of two languages other than English, paired with strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills provide the lifelong, transferable skills that employers are seeking both in Australia and internationally.

Potential jobs

  • Community Liaison Officer
  • Cultural Interpreter
  • Diplomat
  • Diversity and Inclusion Worker
  • Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
  • International Development Worker
  • Journalist
  • Teacher*
  • Translator*

*Postgraduate study required

Majors

You will combine:

One of the following majors from the Bachelor of Modern Languages:

One of the following Modern Language minors:

And choose one or two of the wide range of majors from the Bachelor of Arts

You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.

Entry requirements

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24-26

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

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Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA