Australian National University (ANU)
3 years full-time
Master multiple languages while exploring their cultural and historical contexts at Australia's leading language university. This three-year degree combines language majors and minors with flexible electives, offering study abroad opportunities and preparation for careers in diplomacy, translation, teaching, and international fields.
Domestic applicants require an ATAR of 80 or International Baccalaureate score of 30. Applicants must have completed the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent and demonstrate English language proficiency. International applicants are assessed on equivalent selection ranks based on their qualifications. Adjustment factors may apply based on equity, diversity, or performance principles. Previous higher education, VET qualifications, or work and life experience may also be considered.
The program requires 144 units structured as follows: a maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses; a minimum of 18 units from 3000-level courses; a minimum of 12 units of Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses; 48 units from one language major (Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Persian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Thai, or Vietnamese); 24 units from an advanced language minor; 24 units from additional language courses; and a minimum of 48 units of elective courses. Transdisciplinary courses include Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific, Global Paris, Global Vietnam, Language Culture and Translation, Language Assessment and Policy, Communication in Health Care, and Pacific Studies in a Globalising World.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities and offers more languages than any other Australian university. The institution provides exceptional expertise in language education with nearly 100,000 alumni including political, business, government, and academic leaders globally. ANU's approach combines structural language learning with critical cultural and historical engagement, supported by opportunities for international study abroad and flexible degree combinations.
Graduates may pursue careers in diplomacy, trade, defence, translation, journalism, language analysis, language teaching, tourism, and international business. The degree prepares students for roles in the Australian Public Service (including DFAT and Defence), international NGOs, multinational corporations, and academic institutions. Advanced graduates may pursue the Bachelor of Languages (Honours) for further research and postgraduate study preparation.
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