Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Languages)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Languages)
This degree will provide you with the opportunity to combine your passion for the study of languages and cultures with practical skills in multilingual translation and to develop high-level intercultural competency and communication skills. Who is it for? Designed for students who don’t want to be constrained by geographic location…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This degree will provide you with the opportunity to combine your passion for the study of languages and cultures with practical skills in multilingual translation and to develop high-level intercultural competency and communication skills.
Who is it for?
Designed for students who don’t want to be constrained by geographic location in their careers. With more and more businesses operating across international boundaries, graduates who can speak multiple languages and demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, are especially sought-after.
Career paths
Language graduates have a distinct edge in the job market. Multilingual and cross-cultural skills open up many doors – both in Australia and around the world.
Beyond advanced communication skills, you’ll learn how to examine complex problems in approaching local and global challenges. Wherever you end up working, you’ll bring these unique insights to your role.
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
anthropologist
archaeologist
archivist
art historian
business administrator or manager
editor or publisher
foreign affairs and trade officer
government policy officer
historian
heritage specialist
information specialist
journalist
language specialist
media and communications officer
museum or gallery curator
researcher
sociologist
translator
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.