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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Linguistics

  • Non-Award

From sounds and words to how language is used in different societies and cultures, linguistics is the study of language and communication. From sounds and words to how language is used in different societies and cultures, linguistics is the study of language and communication.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-LINGO
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This major aims to give you the broadest possible grounding in contemporary linguistics and enables you to specialise in your areas of interest. This major includes both fascinating theoretical research and practical field-orientated projects. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of linguistic topics including grammatical descriptions and dictionaries of Australian Aboriginal languages, analysis of Australian English and Romance languages, the study of meaning in language and the relation between language and society. You do not need to know a second language or 'be good at languages' to excel in Linguistics. Many excellent linguists speak only one language; all you need is a healthy curiosity.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Studying Linguistics will provide you with a strong foundation for careers that involve language, human social organisation and culture, or understanding the human mind. This can open doors to diverse fields like language teaching, speech therapy, journalism, broadcasting, translation, interpreting, Indigenous education, and support work. With the spread of language technology and the development of Artificial Intelligence, linguistic expertise is increasingly relevant - AI will not replace human understanding of linguistic structures.

Potential career paths include:

  • Community Linguist
  • Language Technologist
  • Forensic Linguist
  • Teacher*
  • Speech Therapist
  • Translator*

*Postgraduate study required

Career Pathways

Studying Linguistics will provide you with a strong foundation for careers that involve language, human social organisation and culture, or understanding the human mind. This can open doors to diverse fields like language teaching, speech therapy, journalism, broadcasting, translation, interpreting, Indigenous education, and support work. With the spread of language technology and the development of Artificial Intelligence, linguistic expertise is increasingly relevant - AI will not replace human understanding of linguistic structures.

Potential career paths include:

  • Community Linguist
  • Language Technologist
  • Forensic Linguist
  • Teacher*
  • Speech Therapist
  • Translator*

*Postgraduate study required

Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level. Students may select from a range of
Masters programs including teaching, translation and marketing.
Further Study This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level. Students may select from a range of
Masters programs including teaching, translation and marketing.
Postgraduate study at UWA
Master of Translation Studies
Master of Translation Studies

Gain world-class specialised translation training between English and one of ten Asian and European languages.

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
86.7%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
48.1%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary
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