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Bachelor of Languages and LinguisticsApproved Abbreviation: BLang&Ling
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1810.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 088188M
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2015 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is a three-year degree designed to develop students skills and expertise in languages, linguistics, inter-lingual and inter-cultural communication. The course consists of a specialisation in a language other than English (LOTE), a specialisation in Linguistics, four Bachelor of Arts generic core units, and 40 credit points of elective units (which may be used towards a sub-specialisation in another language). The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics course equips graduates to use their language and linguistics skills in professional settings such as teaching, interpreting and translation, journalism, business or international relations. Employment opportunities may be found in the State and Commonwealth public service, overseas organisations, the media, business and industry, education and research.
- Director of Academic Program - David McInnes
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Sydney University via the International Office
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit points at Level 3.
Core Components
All students must enrol in and complete the 40 credit points of Year 1 Bachelor of Arts Core units.
Year 1 Core units
102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
Equivalent Core Units
The core units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
100958 - Australia and the World
100960 - Contemporary Society
100968 - Texts and Traditions
Students must also complete
- The Linguistics Specialisation
- A language specialisation (Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese)
- 40 credit points of elective units, which may be used towards a sub-specialisation in one of the languages above (other than the language selected as the specialisation).
Linquistic Specialisation
LOTE specialisations
Note: Not all specialisations are available on all campuses.
Note: Some speciialisations have inherent requirement. Please see the link below for details.
Inherent Requirements
Recommended sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
LOTE Specialisation unit
LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
Spring session
102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
LOTE Specialisation unit
LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
LOTE Specialisation unit
LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
Linguistics Specialisation unit
Spring session
LOTE Specialisation unit
LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
Linguistics Specialisation unit
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
LOTE Specialisation unit
LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
Linguistics Specialisation unit
And one elective
Spring session
LOTE Specialisation unit
LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
Linguistics Specialisation unit
And one elective
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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