Combined Bachelor's
Philosophy (Honours) and Modern Languages
The combined Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages is designed for exceptional students who are seeking a strong research focus in their studies and understand the additional employment and research opportunities that a high degree of language competence can provide.
Quick details
- Course code
- CB031
- TISC code
- UB031
- CRICOS code
- TBC
- Intake
- February and July
- Duration
- 5 years
- Location
- Perth
- Minimum ATAR or equivalent
- 98 ATAR
- Prerequisites
- English Language Competence and any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
- Applicants presenting with IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 7.0
Related study areas
Why study this course?
Combining your Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) with a Bachelor of Modern Languages will maximise your career options as you will achieve high levels of competency in one language and functional levels of competency in a second language. These skills will open up opportunities for research and employment globally as well as in Australia.
Research shows that learning languages makes you cognitively more flexible, better at multi-tasking, and more creative. Studying languages also gives you access to a wider range of study abroad and exchange opportunities at our partner universities in Europe and Asia.
What will I learn?
The research-intensive focus of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) ensures you will have the skills to identify and solve complex problems, independently manage and lead projects, and communicate incisively across a range of platforms.
During the course you will study abroad at one of UWA's international partner institutions, expanding your connections among the international community. Combining the BPhil with the BModLang gives you access to a wider range of exchange opportunities at our partner universities in Europe and Asia.
The cross-cultural learning this experience fosters is an invaluable asset in today's globalised workplace where intercultural knowledge is highly regarded.
Course structure
You will combine:
One of the following extended majors from the Bachelor of Modern Languages
- Chinese Studies
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Indonesian Studies
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Korean Studies
- Spanish Studies
With a degree specific major fulfilling the requirements of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
Students, whose study plans permit, are strongly encouraged to undertake a minor in a second language.
You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.
Careers and employability
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages are well placed for the job market. Whether your career goals lie in the business, health, education, arts, or science and technology sector, the cross-cultural learning this experience fosters is an invaluable asset in today's globalised workplace.
Potential jobs
- Diplomat
- Management Consultant
- Policy Analyst
Fees and scholarships
Student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Annual fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Domestic Students
Domestic students who are eligible for a Commonwealth-supported place can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.
- Course credit points 240
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 98 or equivalent
- demonstrate English language competence
- satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.