Languages and linguistics courses
If you already speak two languages fluently, the Advanced Diploma of Interpreting is the course that prepares you for work as an interpreter. The other languages courses on this page suit people who want to learn a language or study how language works.
- Quickest way to start
- 18 months
- Advanced Diploma, typical full time length
- What the jobs pay
- $109,900
- median pay across 1 job
Which course do you need?
It depends on the job you want.
Advanced Diploma of Interpreting
Work as an interpreter
Interpret spoken conversations between two languages in health, legal, government or business settings, in person or by phone and video.
JobInterpreter
Median pay$109,900
- How long it takes
- Typically 18 to 24 months
Other university courses
- Diploma of Languages1 year. Language study you can take on its own or alongside another qualification, with the languages offered varying by provider.
- Bachelor of Languages3 to 4 years. For learning one or more languages and the cultures behind them, with translation or linguistics often included.
- Diploma in Languages1 year. Lets you study a language on its own or alongside another degree, with courses that build in sequence.
- Bachelor of Arts in Japanese3 years. For students who want to speak, read and write Japanese, with classes often starting from beginner level and exchange study usually available.
- Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics3 years. Pairs a language with the study of how language itself works, for work that involves other cultures and communication.
Jobs you can do with this study
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, not a starting salary.
“In demand” means the job is on the national skills shortage list. Check the course and provider are approved for the work you want, as rules differ by state.
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