Undergraduate
Italian Studies
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This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Graduates are well qualified for careers in all areas that involve interpersonal and communication skills, especially when dealing with people from a range of cultural backgrounds. These include travel, hospitality, publishing, theatre, commerce, international relations, the diplomatic services, teaching and interpreting and translating. Knowledge of a foreign language has helped graduates secure jobs in international banking, journalism and communications, medical areas, music and the arts.
Career Opportunities
Further Study
Master of Translation Studies
Fees and scholarships
Fees for this course are currently being finalised, refer back to this page in the coming weeks as more information will be made available then.
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Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points.
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Scholarships
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.
Cost of living
Undergraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
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.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 8
- 525
- 3.3
- 27
- 8
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 80
- 320
Admission requirements
English competency
How to apply
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-ITLNB
- 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Course Structure
This major is available in three different streams, catering from beginners through to near-native speakers. It is possible to combine Italian Studies with a second major from within Arts, Biomedical Science, Commerce or Science.
Popular combinations
You'll learn to
- communicate effectively in the Italian language in the four macroskills of language acquisition – reading, writing, listening and speaking – rated according to the Common European Framework for Languages
- interact confidently and successfully in situations involving Italian cultural conventions
- interpret Italian texts – written, audio, visual – in the light of Italian culture and society
- move with accuracy and skill between the English and Italian languages and cultures
Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Translator
To become a translator, you will complete five years of study.
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Why study this course?
- Learn to communicate in Italian and learn high-level communication skills that you can transfer to all other areas of study and work
- Gain a richer understanding of the arts, music, design, architecture, opera and food by learning a language considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world
- Enhance your educational experience with exchange programs in Italy
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
Why take a second major
- Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like Economics or Business Law will show you have developed transferable skills such as, teamwork, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
- Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
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