Bachelor of Languages and International Business
Why study the Bachelor of Languages and International Business at UNE?
This degree aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to function effectively both in Australia and overseas in an international business/commerce context.
Students spend a year in a country of the language major with academic study at a partner university and a business work placement.
Career Opportunities
Foreign affairs, travel, tourism, international agencies.
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DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
132008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BLangIntBus |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
|
| 2007 UAI | 70 |
| 2007 OP | 13 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| Benefits | Students may spend the first unit of their intercalary year at a university with which the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics has formal agreements or at any other university approved by the School. Currently, agreements or bilateral exchange agreements exist with specific universities in China (Guilin, Xi'an), France (Angers, Saint-Etienne) and French-speaking Canada (Quebec City), Germany (Oldenburg, Trier) and Austria (Graz, Klagenfurt), and Japan (Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagoya, Tokyo). Such agreements typically mean that tuition fees are waived, that help is given with finding accommodation and that an element of pastoral care is provided. Some financial assistance is available in connection with study at certain of these universities. |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and recommended studies is any two units of Mathematics. |
| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Candidates have the opportunity of completing a business work placement overseas, in the country of their target language. |
| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Languages and International Business degree on the basis of previous tertiary study. No advanced standing is given for OSLS 391, OSLS 392 or OSWP300. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
black and post office red (BCC 209) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points with no more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300/400-level, excluding the in-country residence units.
Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
Core Units |
108 cps |
Major - Complete either: ONE Major comprising 72 credit points in an approved language, including at least 24 credit points at 300/400-level excluding in-country residence units |
72cps |
Elective Units |
12cps |
Total |
192 cps |
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Approved Majors
Chinese
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Arts on completion of 144 credit points, with 48 credits points in each of two approved languages of which at least 18 credit points are at 300/400-level, excluding in-country residence units; or may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Modern Languages on completion of 48 credit points in one approved language.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing shall not be granted for in-country residence units.