Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics Major

Through study of what language is and how it works, students gain conceptual tools and knowledge relevant to the relationship of language and society as well linguistics-related disciplines, such as Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Developmental Linguistics, Bilingualism, and other applied linguistics areas. Understanding of the relationship between language learning, communicative competence and cultural practices, both in the Australian context and in a global context, provides a foundation for many career opportunities.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Linguistics

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Linguistics, you will be prepared for work in a range of professions where linguistics skills are required. You may work in government or non-government organisations and community-based industries, environmental education, information technology and the media, entertainment, industries, or social policy development.

Possible job titles include administrator, writer/author, diplomat, cultural and public policy analyst/advisor, researcher, historian, editor, academic, consultant in media/advertising/film production, consultant in machine-human interface systems, consultant in communication interface systems, and interpreters and translators (with further training to obtain relevant accreditation). In addition, graduates may choose to broaden their languagerelated skills by studying a postgraduate Interpreting and Translation course, opening up further career options.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.