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Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Science

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUB029UniversityStudy 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 Science. 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 a Bachelor of Science where you’ll choose from a wide range of options.

Why study this degree combination at UWA:

In a competitive employment market, you will maximise your career options by developing proficiencies in two languages and gaining knowledge in a scientific discipline. You will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.

You'll learn to:

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.

Discipline areas in the Bachelor of Science range from cutting-edge pure and applied science to new multidisciplinary fields of science. Acquiring the communication and research skills embedded throughout each major, you will be well prepared for many diverse and exciting careers.

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Career Opportunities

Students graduating with a Bachelor's of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Science are well placed for the job market. Their knowledge of two languages other than English, paired with a strong background in communication and research will open pathways to a large variety of industries in Australia and internationally.

Potential jobs

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Biochemist
  • Diplomat
  • Diversity and Inclusion Worker
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
  • International Development Worker
  • Journalist
  • Marine Conservationist
  • Teacher*
  • Translator
  • Zoologist

*Postgraduate study required.

Majors

You will combine one major and minor from the Bachelor of Modern Languages as well as one major from the Bachelor of Science.

A major in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences from the Bachelor of Science is not available to be take under this combined bachelor's degree.

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

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

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