Flinders University
Bachelor of Arts (Applied linguistics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationA Bachelor of Arts is your ticket to a career you're passionate about. Tailor your degree to align with your career aspirations, and enjoy flexible study options. You'll benefit from a personalised learning experience and small class sizes, learning from educators who are leaders in their fields. With a distinct emphasis on careers and skills development, you'll develop the complex critical thinking and problem solving skills that employers are looking for.
Applied Linguistics Major
Master language, connect cultures and transform futures. Language and communication are key to everyday life: from how we decipher advertisements, to how we feel about ourselves, or how we speak with friends and family. Studying a major in Applied Linguistics will increase your understanding of how language works in personal, social and professional environments.
You'll learn how to express yourself effectively in written and spoken modes, and discover how the way you communicate helps or hinders your relationships. The major in Applied Linguistics will delve into the intricacies of language acquisition, usage and teaching, equipping you with essential skills to analyse and address linguistic challenges.
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park, SA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 60.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Applied linguistics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Language Teacher
Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many languag...
Writer
A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
French Teacher
A French Teacher instructs students in the French language, covering speaking, reading, writing, and cultural aspects. You’ll develop lesson plans,...
Foreign Language Analyst
A Foreign Language Analyst processes and translates foreign language materials while conducting research and producing intelligence reports. You’ll...
Language Analyst
Language Analysts are multilingual professionals who specialise in interpreting and translating between English and foreign languages. They are flu...
Japanese Translator
Japanese Translators are fluent in the modern Japanese writing system and have a deep understanding of the Japanese kanji and kana scripts and char...
Japanese Interpreter
Japanese Interpreters are confident communicators who interpret Japanese speech and dialogue into English and other languages (and vice-versa). The...
Japanese Language Teacher
A Japanese Language Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging lessons that enhance proficiency in the Japanese language and its culture. Dutie...
Language Tutor
A Language Tutor is responsible for teaching students of various ages and proficiency levels to speak, write, and understand a foreign language. Du...
Applied Linguist
An Applied Linguist studies and applies language principles to solve real-world problems. You might work in academic settings, research institution...
About Flinders University
Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.
Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.
