Bachelor of Languages

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Special admission requirements

Nil

Additional course rules

A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1.

A minimum of 36 credit points must be taken at level 3.

Course learning outcomes

In the context of a JCU graduate, on successful completion of the Bachelor of Languages, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the linguistic features and key cultural aspects of the target language at Level 2 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

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

• Demonstrate initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in scholarship, the language immersion year and where applicable professional practice

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

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

Chinese Foundation

Cairns (Suspended 2013 – 2015)

French Foundation

Cairns

Townsville

Italian Foundation

Cairns

Japanese Foundation

Cairns

Townsville

Credit points in major

18 credit points

Anthropology

Cairns

Townsville

Criminology

Townsville

Environmental Studies

Cairns

Townsville

History

Cairns

Townsville

Indigenous Australian Studies

Cairns

Townsville

External Study

Political Science

Cairns

Townsville

External Study

The Asian Century

Cairns

Townsville

Cairns

Maximum time to complete

11 years

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

Students are required to spend at least two teaching periods in an approved immersion program in  countries where the languages of study are spoken. Students must meet JCU’s eligibility criteria in order to be eligible to study at an exchange partner university. Students may apply to participate in the Student Exchange Program as part of the immersion program.

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Maximum allowed

63 credit points

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 21 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.

Approved abbreviation

BLang

Exit with 3 year award

Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 72 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Bachelor of Arts.