Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics (1810)
- Approved Abbreviation: BLang&Ling
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1810
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 088188M
Handbook Summary 2015 - 2022
This program applies to students who commenced in 2015 or later.
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is a three-year degree designed to develop students skills and expertise in languages, linguistics, inter-lingual and inter-cultural communication. The program consists of
- a major in a language other than English (LOTE),
- a major in Linguistics,
- four Bachelor of Arts generic core subjects, and
- 40 credit points of elective subjects (which may be used towards a minor in another language).
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics program equips graduates to use their language and linguistics skills in professional settings such as teaching, interpreting and translation, journalism, business or international relations. Employment opportunities may be found in the State and Commonwealth public service, overseas organisations, the media, business and industry, education and research.
- Director of Academic Program - Dr Peter Mauch
Handbook Summary 2023
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is a three-year degree designed to develop students' skills and expertise in languages, linguistics, inter-lingual and inter-cultural communication. The program consists of a linguistics core, a major in a language other than English (LOTE), and 80 credit points of flexible subjects (which may be used towards another major or minor in another language).
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics program equips graduates to use their language and linguistics skills in professional settings such as teaching, interpreting and translation, journalism, business or international relations. Employment opportunities may be found in the State and Commonwealth public service, overseas organisations, the media, business and industry, education and research.
- Director of Academic Program - Dr Peter Mauch
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Program Advice
- Director of Academic Program - Dr Peter Mauch
enquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown City Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown City Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure 2019 - 2022
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit points at Level 3.
Core Components
All students must enrol in and complete the 40 credit points of Year 1 Bachelor of Arts Core subjects.
Year 1 Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 1052 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship | 10 |
| HUMN 1053 | Diversity, Language and Culture | 10 |
| LANG 1029 | Foundations of Academic English | 10 |
| LANG 1030 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Equivalent Core Subjects
The core subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.
HUMN 1002 - Analytical Reading and Writing, replaced by LANG 1029 Foundations of Academic English
HUMN 1005 - Australia and the World, replaced by HUMN 1052 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
HUMN 1009 - Contemporary Society, replaced by HUMN 1053 Diversity, Language and Culture
LANG 1026 - Texts and Traditions, replaced by LANG 1030 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Students must also complete
- The Linguistics Major
- A language major (Arabic, Chinese, or Japanese)
- 40 credit points of elective subjects, which may be used towards a minor in one of the languages above (other than the language selected as the major.)
Linquistic Major
LOTE majors
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses.
Note: Some majors have inherent requirement. Please see the link below for details.
Program Structure 2023
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit points at Level 3.
Core components
All students must enrol in and complete 80 credit points of Core subjects.
Core subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 3016 | Bilingualism and Biculturalism | 10 |
| LANG 3045 | Intercultural Communication | 10 |
| LANG 1014 | Introduction to Linguistics | 10 |
| LANG 2034 | Meaning in Language | 10 |
| LANG 3071 | Second Language Acquisition | 10 |
| LANG 3073 | Sociolinguistics | 10 |
| LANG 2041 | Structure of Language | 10 |
| LANG 1028 | The Sound of Language | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Students must also complete
- A language major (Arabic, Chinese, or Japanese)
- 80 credit points of flexible subjects, which may be used towards a major or minor in one of the languages above (other than the language selected as the major)
LOTE Majors
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses.
Note: Some majors have inherent requirements. Please see the link below for details.
Recommended Sequence 2019 - 2022
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| HUMN 1052 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship | 10 |
| LANG 1029 | Foundations of Academic English | 10 |
| Select LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Select LOTE or Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 1053 | Diversity, Language and Culture | 10 |
| Select LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Select LOTE or Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LANG 1030 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society | 10 |
| Select LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Select LOTE or Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Select LOTE or Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Select LOTE or Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Select LOTE or Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select Linguistics Major subject | 10 | |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Minor elective spaces
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Global Sustainability Minor
Indigenous Australian Studies Minor
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary Challenge Minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
Equitable Technologies
Urban Evolution
Migration and Global Change
Personal Innovation
Innovating, Creating and Problem Solving
Eco-Socially Conscious Design and Manufacturing
Water for Life
Climate Justice
Creative and Visual Communication
Global Workplaces
Innovating For Humans
Creative Living for Cultural Wellbeing
Ideate.Strategise.Innovate.
Humanising Data
For more information, visit the Challenge Minor website.
Students can apply for an elective minor via Western Now.
Recommended Sequence 2023
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| LANG 1014 | Introduction to Linguistics | 10 |
| LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Two Flexible subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LANG 1028 | The Sound of Language | 10 |
| LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Two Flexible subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LANG 2041 | Structure of Language | 10 |
| LANG 2034 | Meaning in Language | 10 |
| Two LOTE Major subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LANG 3045 | Intercultural Communication | 10 |
| Two LOTE Major subjects | 20 | |
| One Flexible subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LANG 3016 | Bilingualism and Biculturalism | 10 |
| LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Two Flexible subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LANG 3071 | Second Language Acquisition | 10 |
| LANG 3073 | Sociolinguistics | 10 |
| LOTE Major subject | 10 | |
| Flexible subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Flexible spaces
Flexible subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major or minor (80/40 credit points), including:
Search for other majors/minors
Western Sydney University offers majors and minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Students can apply for a flexible major or minor via MySR.