Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics

About the course

La Trobes Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics helps you develop expertise in languages, linguistics and intercultural communication. Become fluent in either Chinese, French, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish and extend your language proficiency by taking advantage of our study abroad options. You will also learn how to analyse language, its structure and use, and gain an understanding of issues associated with the social significance of language and culture. Graduates will be equipped with in-demand problem solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and strategically with and across diverse groups of people. You will learn: Language - Acquire spoken and written skills in one or more languages to learn how speakers of other languages view the world, and how language works in their society. Linguistics - Learn how to analyse data from a wide range of languages and societies and deepen your understanding of the structure, acquisition, development and social significance of language. Communication - Develop high-level professional and culturally aware communication skills grounded in ethical considerations.