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Start dates
March
Prepare for a global career.
As the largest tertiary language provider in South Australia, Flinders offers the opportunity to study French, Indonesian, Italian and Spanish. Additionally, through our cross-institutional partnerships, you can also pursue studies in Chinese, German, and Japanese.
Through student-centred learning, small class sizes and educated by native speakers, you'll become part of the Flinders Language community and be guided to tailor your learning experience to your unique career goals. With international exchange opportunities, you will receive a solid foundation for understanding, learning and using languages, and combine your language proficiency with the cross-cultural knowledge and skills that are invaluable in international workplaces.
SA's only specialised language degree
Flinders' Bachelor of Languages is the only degree in South Australia in which you can study languages in depth.
Study overseas
Take your language abroad, delve into the culture and cement your skills with international exchange opportunities in second and third year.
Start from scratch
Studying a languages doesn't require prior language skills. Choose to start at Introductory or Intermediate level.
Explore a career that can take you around the world.
With the internationalisation of the job market, graduates with a qualification in a foreign language will have greater employment opportunities both in Australia and overseas.
Potential areas of employment include tourism agencies, foreign language teaching, international trade, finance and commerce, diplomatic and defence agencies, translating services, and international development.
International trade specialist
An International trade specialist supports businesses in navigating global markets by providing expertise in export/import regulations, trade compliance, and international marketing strategies. They analyse global economic trends, negotiate trade deals, and help businesses identify opportunities abroad. Their role is essential in minimising risks, ensuring legal compliance, and maximising the success of international trade operations.
Translator and interpreter
Translators and interpreters convert spoken or written content from one language to another while preserving meaning, tone, and context. Translators work primarily with written text, while interpreters focus on real-time verbal communication. They play a vital role in cross-cultural communication in fields like diplomacy, healthcare, law, and international business.
Sources: Salary Expert, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025
Settlement support officer
A Settlement support officer assists newcomers and immigrants in adjusting to life in a new country. They provide information, resources, and guidance on housing, healthcare, employment, education, and legal services. Their role is essential in helping individuals integrate into their communities and access the services they need for a smooth transition.
International student adviser
International student advisers support foreign students throughout their educational journey. They offer guidance on visas, academic requirements, cultural adaptation, and personal issues. Advisers ensure students comply with immigration regulations and help them successfully navigate campus life, contributing to a positive international education experience.
Foreign language intelligence analyst
Foreign language intelligence analysts collect, translate, and analyse information in foreign languages for national security and intelligence purposes. They assess threats, interpret communications, and provide cultural insights to support defence or law enforcement operations. Their linguistic skills and analytical expertise are critical in identifying and responding to global security challenges.
French
Indonesian
Italian
Spanish
Applied Linguistics
TESOL
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to industry.
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Yes, in the Bachelor of Languages, you could study one language major and a language minor plus other language and culture topics.
No. Our language degrees are available from beginner to advanced levels. This means that no matter what level you’re at in your language study, we can cater to you.
The Introductory level is the starting point for Beginner students (Level 1). Beginners will then progress to Intermediate (level 2) to complete a minor, and to Upper Intermediate (Level 3) to complete a major
The Intermediate level (Level 2) is the starting point for students who have taken the language at SACE or IB. These students will then progress to Upper Intermediate (Level 3) to complete a minor, and then to Advanced (Level 4) to complete a major.
Languages classes are not classes where you listen passively. They require active engagement. You will study languages in a friendly, supportive, and interactive environment. As classes are not large, you will have ample opportunity to practice your language skills through conversations, roleplays, presentations and debates.
Although the acquisition of grammar is fundamental to learning a language, our focus goes beyond rules and vocab to include cultural understanding and the development of intercultural competency. In upper years, you will be exposed to authentic material such as news items, blogs, literary texts, and films, enriching your appreciation of language and cultures.
The extent to which you develop your language skills is up to you. It depends not only on class work, but it also depends on opportunities you seize such as becoming a member of a language club or meet-up group, travelling to regions where your language of study is spoken, interacting with native speakers, etc. We are available to offer guidance on ways to enhance your language learning and experience outside the classroom.
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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