Undergraduate

Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics

Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

About this program

Discover a world of personal and professional possibilities by learning another language. When you learn a language you boost your employability, unlock opportunities in a global, multilingual community and experience new perspectives. You'll be empowered to engage across cultures as an informed global citizen, while deepening your understanding of how knowledge and value are created in the world. With five-star ratings for overall experience and student support for languages**, whatever your level of skill, you'll find courses that suit you. You can specialise in one or more of the following languages: Chinese French* German* Indonesian* Italian Japanese Korean* Modern Greek^ Spanish Russian* *Available via cross-institutional study with The University of Queensland. ^Available online via cross-institutional study with Flinders University, South Australia. **Good Universities Guide 2025 Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics You'll not only learn to speak, read and write in another language, but also explore linguistics, the science and function of language. Gain hands-on experience through industry internships with support from our dedicated placement officer, across organisations like the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce, Italian Chamber of Commerce, Dante Alighieri Society and local schools. Take your studies overseas with exchange, internships or study abroad opportunities. Immerse yourself in new cultures, build networks and grow academically and personally. Learn from native-speaking teachers who use modern, career-focused approaches, with small classes for individual support. Make lifelong friends and connections through clubs and societies like the Griffith Languages Club.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$37,000
Application feeA$50

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 4 parts

  • Year 1: How to Learn Languages
  • Sounds and Sound Systems in the World's Languages
  • Passion and Purpose in Professional Life
  • Digital Technologies and Language
  • Words
  • Sentences and Grammar in the World's Languages
  • Linguistics in the Public Sphere
  • Year 2: Community Language and Fieldwork
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Year 3: Industry Internship
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Plus 32 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program

Admissions

Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3).

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