Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Languages)

Program Overview

This language and translation degree combines language proficiency with practical skills in multilingual translation. It develops intercultural competency, communication skills, and foundational knowledge in translation theory. Students gain real-world experience through projects and can participate in study abroad programs. Graduates are highly sought after in international businesses and diverse career paths.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This degree offers students the opportunity to combine their passion for languages and cultures with practical skills in multilingual translation and to develop high-level intercultural competency and communication skills.

Objectives:

• Develop skills in multilingual translation.
• Enhance intercultural competency and communication skills.
• Gain practical experience through real-world translation projects.
• Study different cultures.
With increasing globalization, graduates with multilingual abilities and cultural understanding are highly sought-after by businesses operating across international borders.

Teaching:

• Students work with leading academics and researchers in multilingualism.
• Graduates receive advanced skills in analyzing cross-lingual and cross-cultural issues.
• The program provides a toolkit for practical translation in multilingual contexts.
• Students can participate in the Open Learning Environment (OLE) intensive in-country units to experience a new language and culture.

Careers:

• The program provides graduates with a distinct edge in the job market.
• Multilingual and cross-cultural skills open doors to diverse career paths both in Australia and internationally.
• Graduates are qualified for a broad range of roles, including:
• 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
• The program offers a scholarship of $5,000 to fund one semester of full-time study of a language major at an overseas university.
• Students have access to exchange scholarships and opportunities to study abroad with international partners.