Course code: #ABLL
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
La Trobe University's Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics introduces you to the foundations of human communication.
Learn about the structure and history of languages while examining how communication skills are acquired and developed.
You'll also select from various language majors and explore the culture from which your chosen language emerged after you start your study.
Develop an advanced understanding of linguistics, investigating the sound systems used for communication, how sentences are structured, and how we use language and interpret meaning.
From there, you'll investigate a variety of other languages, examining their evolution, structure and use.
Explore the nuances of linguistic variation in communities, looking at the social, ethnic and age factors that influence the variation.
Enhance your language proficiency by taking advantage of study abroad opportunities.
Immerse yourself in your chosen language and build a greater understanding of its everyday application.
Build your communication, team-working, problem-solving and analytical skills, which experts suggest will be highly sought after by the workplaces of tomorrow.
Through optional minors, you'll also have the chance to explore further languages, including Auslan, or broaden your studies into complementary areas such as psychology, philosophy and history.
Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom.
Majors:
Chinese studies (beginners, intermediate, advanced, extension), French studies (beginners, intermediate, advanced, extension), Greek studies (beginners, intermediate, advanced, extension), Hindi studies (beginners, intermediate, advanced, extension), Italian studies (beginners, intermediate, advanced, extension), Japanese studies (beginners, intermediate, advanced), Spanish studies (beginners, intermediate, advanced, extension)
$42,700
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,500 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $32,200 |
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).
English for Further Studies Entry requirements
| English Level | IELTS | TOEFL (iBT) | Pearson's | Exit to |
| EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | 34 | 30 | - |
| EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | 40 | 36 | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
| EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | 55 | 42 | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | 75 | 50 | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade.
Subject Prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 65%
China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): Not accepted. Completion of GAOKAO (or equivalent) is required.
All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 75%
India State Boards: 75%
Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies.
Completing the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University.
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