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Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics
This degree pairs the study of a language with the study of how language itself works.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 56.45
- Lowest offered at Griffith University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how language works
- curiosity about other cultures and ways of speaking
- good attention to detail in listening and reading
- patience for learning grammar and patterns
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 56.45 lowest
- (63.45 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $6,600 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics.
- A chosen language
- Sounds, grammar and meaning
- Language in society
- Cross-cultural communication
- Electives or a minor
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?