Bachelor of Arts majoring in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
A Bachelor of Arts degree sets the standard for undergraduate study in the humanities and social sciences. With a future-facing approach, the virtues of a traditional degree are orientated toward the increasingly complex challenges facing individuals, communities and societies. Majoring in linguistics and applied linguistics, you'll build a deep understanding of human language. Explore the relationship between language, meaning, the self and society. Unpack social views of meaning and gain expertise in the applications of linguistics to contemporary issues. You will have the opportunity to engage in real-life work experiences, allowing you to explore professional pathways in sectors aligned with your interests.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Language, Meaning and the Self LING1002
- Meaning, Context and Inference LING1001
- Architectures of Meaning LING2001
- Linguistic Ethnography LING2002
- Narrative and the Linguistic Self LING2003
- Language, Influence and Persuasion LING3001
- Language, Meaning and Discourse LING3002
- Critical Moments and Communicative Expertise LING3003
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 1 SOCI1007
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 2 SOCI2019
- Internship: Society and Culture SOCI3903
- Elective 1 AUXX1011
- Elective 2 AUXX1012
- Aboriginal Studies ABORBARTS
- Anthropology ANTHBARTS
- Archaeology and Classical Studies ARCYBARTS
- Art History and Visual Culture ARTHBARTS
- Creative Writing CREWBARTS
- English Literature ENGLBARTS
- Environmental Management ENVMBARTS
- French Studies FRENBARTS
- Geography GEOGBARTS
- German Studies GERMBARTS
- Chinese Studies CHINBARTS
- Cultural Studies CULTBARTS
- Gender and Sexuality Studies GENDBARTS
- History HISTBARTS
- International Development INTDBARTS
- International Security INTSBARTS
- Italian Studies ITALBARTS
- Japanese Studies JAPNBARTS
- Philosophy PHILBARTS
- Politics POLIBARTS
- Population and Migration Studies POPUBARTS
- Screen Studies SCRNBARTS
- Sociology SOCIBARTS
- Spanish Studies SPANBARTS
- Social Research and Policy Analysis SOCRBARTS
- Kaurna Languages KAURBARTS
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12) Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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