Undergraduate
Italian Studies
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
This course 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
Interpreter
Secondary School Teacher
Journalist
Further Study
Master of Translation Studies
Find out more about the Master of Translation Studies
Fees and scholarships
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. 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
- 75
- 320
Admission requirements
English competency
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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
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Broderick Moncrieff
Broderick Moncrieff
The Diploma of Modern Languages has been a fantastic addition to my degree. It has broadened my studies and I feel it has enhanced my education at UWA. I definitely feel it is a huge bonus, and learning a language will improve my career opportunities. Italian is a beautiful language and I have loved learning it here at UWA. Studying at UWA has been a great experience.
As a student at UWA there is a huge amount of international study opportunities which contribute to your degree. My semester of exchange as part of this was the best decision I made during my studies.
Simona Dunn
Simona Dunn
"I chose Italian because I love studying languages and I’ve always wanted to learn the language as my family background is Italian. I enjoy my Italian classes and the interactive nature of them, being able to speak the language during class helps me further my conversation skills. I also like that UWA has a wide variety of clubs to appeal to different interests like the Italian club."
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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
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90 years of Italian at UWA
90 years of Italian at UWA
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.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
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
Hear about our major
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
With four European, four Asian and two Classical languages on offer, UWA is the leading institution in WA for language learning.
Immerse yourself in another language. Learn to see the world in a new way. Move between cultures with ease.
With our unique course structure, you can combine a language with your other interests to create your perfect study plan. French and Finance? Chinese and Chemistry? German and Geography? Japanese and Jurisprudence? It’s up to you.
You’ll learn to translate not just words, but ideas.
During your studies you can put your skills into practice by travelling overseas with one of our many global learning opportunities, from short courses to long-term student exchange programs.
After completing an undergraduate major in any of our eight modern languages (Chinese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, and Spanish Studies), you could continue on to our Master of Translation Studies (the only course of its kind in Western Australia) to gain a prestigious professional qualification. Endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), Master of Translation Studies students may also undertake a work placement in Australia or overseas.
Where could your language studies take you?
Access UWA Language Hub
Why you should take a language as your second major or minor
Interested in the study of languages? Study with us at the largest language hub in the state.
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.