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Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Languages with Honours, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced linguistic and cultural knowledge and skills of the target language at Level 3 as described by the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings scale (ISLPR)

• Review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in both the target language and in English using a range of materials that encompasses varying degrees of language complexity

• Transmit a clear, coherent and independent exposition of the knowledge and ideas in both the target language and in English

• Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision-making in scholarship

• Adapt linguistic and cultural knowledge and skills in diverse contexts, including the tropics, as a basis for independent lifelong learning

• Design, plan and execute a research-based project with some autonomy

• Embrace difference, behave responsibly and demonstrate international-mindedness when working in collaboration with others.

Cairns

Maximum time to complete

3 years

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Maximum allowed

Nil

Expiry

Not applicable

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable