BP317 - Bachelor of Languages
Plan: BP317VRI - Bachelor of Languages
Campus: RMIT Vietnam Saigon South
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Languages
Award abbreviation: BLang
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time
Location: RMIT University Vietnam, Saigon South Campus
Owning school: School of Communication and Design (840H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.vn/our-schools-centres/school-communication-design
ASCED code: 091515
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Languages will develop your advanced bilingualism and communication skills and prepare you for a career in language related fields. You will acquire knowledge of the nature and politics of language as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills in a language other than English. You will also gain deep social and cultural knowledge of the countries where the target language is spoken, a greater appreciation for and openness towards other peoples and cultures in general, and enhanced intercultural competence and professional communication skills.
The program provides an overview of popular theory, issues and opportunities in language and related industries. You will have the option to choose a major (or double major), minor (or double minor) and/or electives that prepare you for a career in this field. The professionally oriented minor streams will provide you with a pathway to a further qualification in these areas. These qualities will increase your employment prospects, as employers in many industries will recognise the benefits of such qualities in the multilingual and multicultural communities of today’s globalised world.
The core courses provide a foundation of strong theoretic and practical intercultural knowledge for international social and work life. A project-based capstone course (LANG1342 Language and Culture - Capstone Project) and internship (LANG1320 Language and Culture Internship) ensure that you will have ample opportunity to apply your studies to real life experiences.
The program offers opportunities for further learning through extra-curricular activities such as student-run language clubs, international exchange programs and study tours. This program requires students to attend classes on campus.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT including the Master of Translating and Interpreting, and Master of Global Studies, subject to each program’s entry requirements.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
You must have successfully completed the Vietnamese Upper Secondary (High School) Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0/10.0 for Grade 12
For equivalents to the academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website
English language requirements:
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Other requirements
You are required to demonstrate your proficiency in your selected language other than English (LOTE).
- If you are applying to the Japanese stream (either as a major or minor), you must complete the LOTE and Japanese placement form. You may be required to complete a Japanese placement test.
- If you are applying to the Translating and Interpreting stream (either as a major or minor) and selecting Japanese as your LOTE, you must complete the LOTE and Japanese placement form. You may be required to complete a Japanese placement test.
- If you are applying to the Translating and Interpreting stream (either as a major or minor) and selecting Vietnamese as your LOTE, you must complete the LOTE and Japanese placement form if you have not spent all three years at a local high school in Vietnam. You may be required to complete an English-Vietnamese bilingual test.
- If you are applying to the Translating and Interpreting stream (either as a major or minor) and selecting a LOTE other than Vietnamese or Japanese, you must complete the LOTE and Japanese placement form. You may be required to complete a bilingual test. Additional languages may be offered subject to demand.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
There is no external accreditation of the program with a specific industry body.
The program is taught by people with extensive industry experience and background. You will have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement during your degree. In addition, students who complete the Bachelor of Languages will be eligible to take an internationally recognised proficiency test in the target language (widely recognised by respective governments, employers and education institutions) and/or the national accreditation for translators and interpreters (NAATI).
The program maintains its links with current industry standards and practices through regular meetings with the Industry Advisory Committee. On these occasions, high-ranking officers from Japanese companies and Translating & Interpreting Services provide the program with the state-of-the-art in the industry and the knowledge and skills that are in demand in the local and international industry job market.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University Vietnam you can access the services, facilities and study space provided by the RMIT Vietnam Library: http://library.rmit.edu.vn/.
You can also access the extensive collections of electronic resources and online services provided by RMIT University Library. Resources include databases, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers. Assistance is available via the Ask the Library chat service. Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
As a student enrolled in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the Canvas learning management system.
Other resources
Course guides for each course in the program will identify print and electronic resources available for you for the completion of all your learning and assessment tasks.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT Vietnam provides the following resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services available:
- transition to tertiary student learning,
- study skills, academic skills including academic literacy, writing for academic purposes,
- research, exam preparation and much more,
- career development and employment,
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health and personal matters),
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad,
- opportunities for participating in community engagement, arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance.
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