Bachelor of Arts – Italian Studies
Bachelor of Arts – Italian Studies
This major will allow you to communicate effectively in Italian, in speaking, writing, listening and reading. It also offers a wide perspective on Italian culture, in Italy itself and in Italian-speaking communities around the world, including Australia. You may start Italian as a beginner, or commence a major following school…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This major will allow you to communicate effectively in Italian, in speaking, writing, listening and reading. It also offers a wide perspective on Italian culture, in Italy itself and in Italian-speaking communities around the world, including Australia. You may start Italian as a beginner, or commence a major following school study or as a near-native speaker.
Italian Studies involves the study of the Italian language as well as its culture. As a language, Italian is rewarding to study – opening up the riches of Italy’s cultural past and the fascination of its dynamic present.
Course Structure
This major is available in three different streams, catering from beginners through to near-native speakers. It is possible to combine Italian Studies with a second major from within Arts, Biomedical Science, Commerce or Science.
You’ll learn to
communicate effectively in the Italian language in the four macroskills of language acquisition – reading, writing, listening and speaking – rated according to the Common European Framework for Languages
interact confidently and successfully in situations involving Italian cultural conventions
interpret Italian texts – written, audio, visual – in the light of Italian culture and society
move with accuracy and skill between the English and Italian languages and cultures
Why study this course?
Learn to communicate in Italian and learn high-level communication skills that you can transfer to all other areas of study and work
Gain a richer understanding of the arts, music, design, architecture, opera and food by learning a language considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world
Enhance your educational experience with exchange programs in Italy
Career Pathways
Graduates are well qualified for careers in all areas that involve interpersonal and communication skills, especially when dealing with people from a range of cultural backgrounds. These include travel, hospitality, publishing, theatre, commerce, international relations, the diplomatic services, teaching and interpreting and translating. Knowledge of a foreign language has helped graduates secure jobs in international banking, journalism and communications, medical areas, music and the arts.
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
