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Study a Language at Flinders
Are you an enrolled student, or want to enrol?
Add a language to your degree:
Develop strong language skills combined with a sound cultural understanding by studying a three-year sequence as part of a dedicated Bachelor degree.
Add a language major or minor to any of the below degrees:
Study a language as an elective as part of most undergraduate degrees offered at Flinders if you’re interested in travel or pursuing a career overseas.
Immerse yourself in the culture of your interest with a culture elective as part of most undergraduate degrees at Flinders. These topics are taught in English, meaning you do not require previous knowledge of the language. Culture options include Italian Mafia, French Gastronomy, Indonesian Politics and Hispanic Art.
If you don't have enrolment space for an elective within your degree or would like to study a further language, you can add a Diploma in Language.
The Diploma in Language is a language program equivalent to a major (36 units) that you study concurrently to your main degree and can start in first or second year.
Please note that adding 36 units of language to your overall study load will add one extra year of study.
The Diploma in Language can also be completed as a stand-alone program without the need to be enrolled in another degree.
Are you a year 12 student?
Start your language journey now:
The Extension Studies Program provides a taste of university life for high-achieving South Australian senior secondary school students while also giving the opportunity to complement and extend their SACE or International Baccalaureate studies.
Do you want to try out studying a language?
You can. Here's how you can start exploring:
Non-award study is the opportunity to enrol in a topic without admission to a degree or course of study. This usually suits professionals who wish to demonstrate competence in a study area or pursue personal interest. Students participate in all class requirements and complete assessment to receive a final grade; however, the topic is not counted towards a specific degree.
Hear from our students
Arundhati Banerjee - Bachelor of Arts (French)
What excited me to take up a language as one of my topics was to use it in my HASS degree as an add-on, that would benefit my learning in my chosen field.
I chose French as I was always interested in learning the language and it is a widely spoken language that can be used in numerous fields. I took beginner French as I was a novice to the language and found it a good stepping stone to learning the language and the culture of the country.
The classes were an immersive experience of learning the grammar and culture that were provided by the capable French professors in our language department.
Ellaine Dela Cruz - Master of TESOL
I was on the lookout for a university that focuses on hands-on learning that will prepare me to attain a superior level of expertise and acquire depth of knowledge in the field of TESOL, and this is offered by Flinders University.
Furthermore, it offers flexible modes of study which allows students to either study online, face-to-face or a combination of the two. Moreover, its objectives to empower its students to achieve their maximum potential and make a difference in the field of education mirrors my own goal, thus Flinders University was my top choice.
Which options do I have for studying TESOL?
TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is the practice of teaching English as an additional language and the academic field which studies the learning and teaching of English.
There are millions of people learning English in countries across the globe. With TESOL, you’ll learn how to teach English using contemporary knowledge, skills, principles and tools for second language learning, teaching and assessment.
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At Flinders University, we are dedicated to finding solutions to complex challenges with research that matters. We listen, collaborate and connect the right expertise - working with government, industry and communities to create knowledge and deliver impact where it matters most. making change
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
South Australia | Northern Territory
Global | Online