Arts (European Languages), Bachelor

Ranked top 50 in the world for social sciences and languages, and with 30+ study areas, our Bachelor of Arts degree offers maximum choice and flexibility. The unique Professional Futures program, and our internships and industry connections ensure you will graduate career ready.

About European languagesDesigned with three entry points for beginner, intermediate and proficient speakers, this area of study will see you specialise in one or more of French, German, Italian or Spanish and Latin American Studies.An extended major will be available to students who want to reach proficient level in two European languagesWhy choose European languages?Employers look for candidates with excellent language skills, intercultural literacy, and the ability to communicate and translate across languages, cultures and societies. You'll gain an understanding of European languages within a global cultural context, and knowledge and skills that are applicable to a great variety of careers in business, government, non-government organisations, education, communication, and the cultural sector.What will you study?You will specialise in one or more of French, German, Italian or Spanish and Latin American Studies, developing a deep understanding of the  interconnections between different languages and cultures, and their global impact over time.The course examines European languages within a global cultural context, and you will graduate with knowledge and skills that are applicable to a great variety of careers in business, government, non-government organisations, education, communication, and the cultural sector.Career opportunitiesYou’ll graduate with knowledge and skills that are applicable across a huge range of sectors.International relationsTourismDiplomacyInterpreting and translationMarketing and communicationsTeachingInternational business and much more.Global studyWith Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll get the opportunity to immerse yourself in European languages.Examples of short term programs include:Cuba study tourSustainable Tuscany: Tradition, innovation and entrepreneurship – ItalyBerlin encounters: German culture, history and politics in the centre of Europe – GermanyNew Caledonia and global French: Immersion into post-colonial francophone in South Pacific – New Caledonia.Exchange programs include:Sciences Po – FranceFree University of Berlin – GermanyUniversity of Florence – ItalyAutonomous University of Madrid (UAM) – Spain.Global Immersion Guarantee:As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.Australia’s leading university language programWhen you study languages at Monash, you'll be studying at Australia’s largest international university, ranked in the top 1% in the world for Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer the most comprehensive, flexible and well-integrated program incorporating language acquisition with cultural competence. Choose from a wide range of Asian and European languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, and Korean; and French, German, Italian, and Spanish and Latin American studies (within the European Languages Area of Study). Find out more about Languages at Monash.