Bachelor of Languages
Why study the Bachelor of Languages at UNE?
This course is aimed at highly motivated students wishing to pursue study in one or more languages (Chinese[Mandarin], French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese).
Students have the benefit of spending two semesters studying university courses in the country of their chosen language(s). This in-country residence will greatly enhance students' communicative competence and level of cultural awareness.
Career Opportunities
Examples include the overseas diplomatic service, foreign affairs, trade and industry, international teaching, travel, tourism and hospitality and social and welfare roles.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceATAR / OP
72.55 / 142010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BLang | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2009 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Students spend an academic year studying university courses in the country of their chosen language(s), at a university with which the School of Arts has formal agreements. 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), Italy (Macerata) and Japan (Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagoya, Tokyo). Such agreements 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other domestic students apply directly to UNE. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students spend an academic year in the country of their target language/s and gain full credit for such study |
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| Advanced Standing | Students who have completed HSC or an equivalent standard of language competency in a language may proceed to second year in that language. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
black and post office box red (BCC 209) |
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| Further Information | 
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To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points with not 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
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 54 cps |
| Approved Majors Complete ONE Major comprising 60 credit points in one language and 12 credit points in a second language or Complete TWO Majors comprising 48 credit points in each of two languages |
72 or 96 cps |
| Elective Units The number of credit points candidates are required to complete as elective units will vary depending on whether they undertake ONE or TWO majors in their program of study |
42 or 66 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
To view the complete Program of Study click here
Approved Majors
ChineseFrench
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.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course 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.