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 language skills (in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish), solid international business knowledge, and intercultural and cross-cultural understanding that will enable them to function effectively in an international work environment both in Australia and overseas.
Students spend an academic year in the country of their language major with one trimester of academic study at a partner university, followed by either one trimester of work placement or an additional trimester of academic study. This unique in-country experience will equip graduates with first-hand experience of a work environment in their target language and culture.
Career Opportunities
Examples include careers in international business; finance and economics; international marketing; management (especially in international agencies and companies); international relations; public relations; diplomacy; international law; tourism; as well as a range of public sector opportunities (eg, foreign affairs, policy, intelligence, security); translation and editing services.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereAll other domestic students apply direct to UNE
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BLangIntBus | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Students may spend the first trimester of their intercalary year at a university or business school with which the School of Arts has formal agreements. Currently, agreements or bilateral exchange agreements exist with specific universities or schools in China ( Xi'an), France (Angers, Chambery, Saint-Etienne) and French-speaking Canada (Quebec City), Germany (Oldenburg, Trier) and Austria (Graz, Klagenfurt), Indonesia (Mataram, Gajah Mada, Malang) 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. Students have the opportunity of completing a business work placement overseas in the country of their target language. |
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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 direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). 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 | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and recommended studies is any two units of Mathematics. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Candidates have the opportunity of completing a business work placement overseas, in the country of their target language. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Languages and International Business degree on the basis of previous tertiary study. Advanced Standing shall not be granted for in-country residence units OSLS391 or OSLS392. |
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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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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing shall not be granted for in-country residence units OSLS391 and OSLS392.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value 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, OSLS391 and OSLS392. The in-country residence units shall not count towards the language major.
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 | 108 cps |
| Approved Majors Complete 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 or Complete ONE Major comprising at least 48 credit points in an approved language, including at least 18 credit points at 300/400-level, and up to 24 credit points from units in approved majors for the Bachelor of Arts |
72 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Approved Majors
ChineseFrench
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one approved major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Languages and International Business.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who wish to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Arts on completion of 144 credit points, including 84 credit points at 200/300-level, and 48 credits points in an approved language of which at least 18 credit points are at 300/400-level, excluding the in-country residence units OSLS391 and OSLS392.
Candidates who wish to 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, including not more than 18 credit points at 100-level and at least 12 credit points at 300-level, excluding in-country residence units OSLS391 and OSLS392.
Such candidates who wish to complete the Bachelor of Languages and International Business must reapply for admission and will be subject to the most current course rules.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
This degree aims to equip students with the language skills (in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish), solid international business knowledge, and intercultural and cross-cultural understanding that will enable them to function effectively in an international work environment both in Australia and overseas.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will demonstrate specific theoretical and practical knowledge and skills related to their target language and culture(s), and international business. This will be assessed throughout the course through a range of different activities.
Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to communicate in their target language effectively and confidently both orally and in written forms. They will have achieved the capability to operate within the register used in professional life and in the workplace, and will be aware of how this can be further enhanced. This will be assessed through various written, oral and online assessments.
Global Perspectives
Graduates will become global citizens who will aspire to contribute to culturally and linguistically diverse societies in a comprehensive and meaningful way in a multicultural, multilingual and global context. They will be able to operate successfully in a multicultural, multilingual, international and global context.
Information Literacy
Graduates will be able to select pertinent information to construct new concepts or create new understandings and use this information effectively in a range of contexts, which will be demonstrated and, when appropriate, assessed, through tasks that require them to search for and critically assess and evaluate a wide variety of authentic sources composed in their target language.
Life-Long Learning
Graduates will have a scholarly attitude to learning and will be committed to acquiring knowledge and understanding through continous research and inquiry, and reflection on their own place in their target language and culture(s).
Problem Solving
Graduates will apply logical, analytical and creative thinking to a range of problems in their target language(s) and create new knowledge and understanding. They will demonstrate this through the process of research and by critically and culturally appropriately discussing, evaluating and interpreting a variety of authentic sources using either English or their target language(s) as medium of communication. The twelve-month period of in-country study will also develop the skill of problem-solving in a practical and immediate manner in their daily interactions.
Social Responsibility
Graduates will be expected to hold ethical values and beliefs that are consistent with their roles as interculturally competent and aware individuals. They will engage with authentic issues of social importance in an ethically valid, culturally appropriate, sensitive and equitable manner. Graduates will understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions as they pertain to international business. These attributes will be developed and assessed throughout the course through a range of different activities.
Team Work
Graduates will work collaboratively through online and/or on-campus interactive activities and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve authentic problems in an ethical and culturally appropriate and respectful manner.
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