Fast facts

Course type: Undergraduate degree 
Course length (full-time equivalent): 3 years 
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR):The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) (previously known as Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER)) and cut-off scores will vary from year to year.70.05
Location: On campus 

Course overview

The Bachelor of Languages enables you to study your chosen target language at a higher competency level than is currently available in any other course in South Australia while also studying a second target language.

The following target languages can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Languages program:

  • French
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Modern Greek
  • Spanish.

Through our cross-institutional agreement with the University of Adelaide, we also enable you to take minor studies in:

  • Chinese
  • German
  • Japanese. 

The course is also unique in that it offers a range of cultural and linguistics topics that greatly enhance the language learning experience.

It provides graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to not only become fluent in another language, but to also apply their abilities to real life situations.

What will I study? 

Refer to the course rule.

What is Language Studies?

Being able to communicate proficiently in another language is a valuable skill. Today more and more employers are looking for people who combine that skill with greater awareness of cultural diversity and linguistic practice. Language studies enables effective communication across geographical and cultural borders by providing you not only with the working knowledge of one or more target languages, but also by giving you a better understanding of cross-cultural issues. These skills are invaluable in an international workplace environment.

Why study Languages at Flinders?

The Bachelor of Languages at Flinders:

  • is the only degree of its kind offered in South Australia
  • gives you the opportunity to hone your languages skills by studying abroad
  • gives you a choice of languages to choose from including French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek and Spanish
  • will give you language skills which can open up language-specific careers such as translating, interpreting and teaching.

Combined degree options

Combine with

Duration (full-time equivalent) 

Bachelor of International Tourism
4 years

Refer to Languages combined degrees for further information.

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Languages degree?

Study a third language

Students who wish to study a third language will also be able to enrol in the Diploma of Language concurrently with the Bachelor of Languages.

Entry requirements

Domestic studentsWho are domestic students?

International studentsWho are international students?

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None 
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
  • year 12 qualifications
  • adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program)
  • TAFE/VET qualifications
  • higher education transfers.

Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes.

Refer to undergraduate study applications. 

English language requirements

Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points

LOTE Bonus Points are available to students who have studied an approved language other than English subject in Year 12. Applicants will receive a maximum of two bonus points for LOTE subjects, regardless of the number of LOTE subjects studied.  For further information refer to Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points.

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

SATAC code: 214921
CRICOS code: 069017K
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry No
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Apply through: SATAC Uniweb  Apply through: International Office  

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Annual fees

Place type

Domestic students 

International students 

Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount What is a Commonwealth supported place? $5,671N/A 
Full fee paying N/A$18,800

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?How are these fees calculated?

Related courses 

Further study options

Publications

Domestic students 

International students 

International studies and languages (PDF 1MB) eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus

Contact

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders