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Languages

UNE's language courses offer you a gateway to the diverse languages of Europe, Asia and Latin America, including Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Languages are taught by experienced staff with national and international reputations in their fields of expertise and research. You also have the opportunity to study overseas for periods of 3-6 weeks, one trimester, or one year as part of your degree. If you decide to study overseas, you will experience another country in a way that a tourist never could, while making friends, learning about other cultures and expanding your general knowledge and language skills.

Cultural Studies

Cultural Studies includes a range of exciting units in literature and sociocultural areas of study, which can be taken as part of a language major. This is a fascinating and challenging area of study, where you will have the opportunity to explore major novels, plays and films from a range of cultures (some in translation), as well as gaining an in-depth knowledge of the societies in which the language is spoken. You can study literature and sociocultural units in combination with a range of subjects, such as Media and Communications, English, History, Music, and Theatre and Performance.

Bachelor of Languages

This degree will help you acquire a thorough knowledge of one or more languages, and a deep understanding of its linguistics and culture. You will have the opportunity to study for a year in the country of your chosen language(s) as part of your degree. UNE has formal study agreements with a range of overseas universities in cities including Angers and Saint-Etienne (France) and French-speaking Quebec City (Canada); Guilin and Xi'an (China); Oldenburg and Trier (Germany); Graz and Klagenfurt (Austria); Macerata (Italy); Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagoya, and Tokyo (Japan). These agreements allow tuition fees to be waived, and help is given with finding accommodation, including an element of pastoral care. Some financial assistance is available in connection with study at some of these universities.

Bachelor of International Studies

The Bachelor of International Studies comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands. You can choose from two of three majors to specialise in such as Global Politics and Peace; Societies (featuring sociology, development and religion); and Languages.

Bachelor of Arts

You can major in a language as part of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. The BA gives you the flexibility to tailor a unique degree to suit your individual interests and strengths. It provides the skills of independent thinking and cultural awareness that underline the creation of an equitable, humane and innovative society.

Bachelor of Languages and International Studies

This degree aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to function effectively both in Australia and overseas in an international business/commerce context. Students spend a year in the country of the language major with one semester of academic study at a partner university, followed by either one semester of work placement or an additional semester of academic study.

Master of Arts

You can chose majors in Chinese Studies, French Studies, Indonesian Studies and Italian Studies as part of the Master of Arts program, while Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Studies in Religion are also areas of study.

Languages and Cultural Studies are also available for study as part of a Graduate Certificate in Arts.

Available Courses in Languages and Cultural Studies

UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in languages and cultural studies. Most are available to be studied online and can be started in one of our three entry periods: February, June, and October.

The following table shows the courses that are available in our currently open entry periods.

Course Trimester 2 - Start June Trimester 3 - Start October
Diploma in Modern Languages
Diploma in Arts
Advanced Diploma in Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of International and Language Studies
Bachelor of Languages
Bachelor of Languages and International Business
Graduate Certificate in Arts
Master of Arts

Please see course details for individual course rules and admissions criteria. Note some degrees have mandatory intensive schools which require attendance on campus.

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Studying Online

Flexibility is the key to our online learning programs. Whatever your commitments you can study at any time or place around the world - at home, travelling or at work. Your study can be balanced with the competing interests of work, family and social commitments.

UNE has been providing flexible education for over 60 years, so we know what the challenges are, and have a wide range of support services in place to help students overcome them. Our online teaching is designed to be inclusive, and to create a learning community for all students to engage with each other as well as academic staff. This is one of the reasons why we’ve been rated the best online university by Online Study Australia in its national list of top ten online universities.

How does online study work?

Instead of turning up to a lecture on campus at a designated time, the course content is provided online for you to access when it suits you each week. It might be a podcast (recorded lecture), a set of readings, questions posed in a discussion board, an online quiz or a video. Your lecturer will guide you through the unit with a weekly plan of study.

To make sure your learning can take place when it suits you, UNE provides online facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your grades and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We also believe that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond just the subject matter.

Intensive Schools

Some online units have intensive schools, which are usually held in the term breaks at our Armidale campus. Intensive schools are a valuable and enjoyable experience that enrich the learning process and help build your networks. Check the Course and Unit Catalogue to see if any units in your degree have intensive schools.

Please note: International students who wish to study wholly online are only permitted to do so if they are studying online from overseas or are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa.

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Pathways Enabling Course

The Pathways Enabling Course prepares you for admission to an undergraduate course at UNE. It is free from course fees and available online. The course awards you with the minimum entry requirements and can provide credit towards your UNE degree.

Why study the Pathways Enabling Course?

  • Prepare for university without paying course fees
  • Gain admission to university
  • Flexible online study
  • Develop valuable skills and knowledge
  • Complete study that can count towards your degree
  • Start in any three teaching periods

More information about the Pathways Enabling Course.

You may also be interested in TRACKS Tertiary Preparation Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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How To Apply

Getting Started

Prior to applying we suggest you:

  1. Check out our Course and Unit Catalogue, to see all the degrees UNE has to offer. You can search by course or for specific subjects. If you find yourself thinking 'that might be good', then have a look at which degree program is linked to those subjects.
  2. Check if you need to add any entry requirement documentation to your application.
  3. Check the closing dates for applications. Some courses have earlier closing dates and requirements.
  4. You may also be eligible for credit for study you've previously undertaken successfully, find out about Advanced Standing.

Ready to apply?

Applications are now open for Trimester 2, 2017

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Please note: International students who wish to study wholly online are only permitted to do so if they are studying online from overseas or are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa.

Need some more information?

Use the form below to email our Future Student Team and they'll be able to help you with details about the application process, degree questions, studying at UNE and more.

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