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The Bachelor of Languages program aims to equip its students with a diverse set of skills, including advanced language proficiency, critical thinking skills, effective communication, and cross-cultural awareness. Whether you choose to take a major combined with strategically chosen electives, specialise in a minor or decide to take a double major, this program, with its characteristic flexibility, acts as a key opening the door to many possibilities across numerous industries.
Students first gain a foundational understanding of language in different cultural contexts and then choose to specialise in one, or both of the following majors:
The Translating and Interpreting major utilises cutting-edge translation and interpreting technologies and tools, including simultaneous interpreting booths and specialised software to help you master the art of translating written and spoken texts from one language into another and interpreting conversations and speeches in real-time.
The Japanese major combines language skills with experiences of Japanese lifestyle and culture, including engagement with Japanese industry, university, and community partners. By offering beginner to specialised advanced courses, it provides opportunities for students of all levels to improve their existing proficiency skills.
In addition to a strong emphasis on cultural competence and intercultural communication that allows you to break down barriers and build bridges between people, communities, and cultures, a significant advantage of the program is that you can couple your linguistic and cultural competence with a wide range of minors, such as in Communication, Global Business, Digital Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality or Management and Change.
A major is an area of specialisation. Students can choose to study
The structure displayed shows the advised program structure and progression.
A major is an area of specialisation. Students can choose:
You may choose from the following minors:
Translating and Interpreting major
This is a competitive area which currently has a shortage of skilled professionals. Studying at RMIT will give you the edge in the job market, as employers seek graduates with cultural understanding in addition to language skills, and an international qualification.
Your studies will include an overview of popular theory, issues and opportunities in language and related industries, and engage in real projects, such as working on websites and marketing promotions. On completion of your program you will be eligible to take an internationally recognised translating and interpreting proficiency test.
Japanese major
Demand for Japanese proficiency is booming, driven by the influx of Japanese investment in Vietnam. Japanese learning combines language skills with experiences of Japanese lifestyle and culture and you will have the opportunity to travel to Japan as part of your studies.
You will learn from highly qualified academics and Japanese nationals who also have a background in industry. Your Japanese language level will be carefully monitored and upon completion of your program you will be eligible to take an internationally recognised Japanese language proficiency test.
For the Japanese major: based on a Japanese placement exam, students will complete eight consecutive Japanese courses – Japanese 1-6 and two advanced courses, or Japanese 2-6 and three advanced courses, or Japanese 3-6 and four advanced courses.
Double major in Translating and Interpreting and Japanese
Students of this advanced program will enjoy the best of our language courses. Graduates will enter the job market with high-level trilingual and cross-cultural skills.
RMIT offers a multicultural learning environment and teaching by Japanese nationals and other highly qualified academics who have a background in industry.
The Bachelor of Languages places a strong emphasis on face-to-face learning in years one and two, followed by two WIL (Work-Integrated-Learning) courses, and further cultural studies in your final year. The WIL courses include a project and an internship where you can put what you’ve learned into real-world practice.
As part of the Language and Culture capstone project you will develop a bilingual product, system, or event. You will expand and enhance your cross cultural communicative skills and knowledge through engaging problem based tasks that focus on language issues in a globalised context. For example, you may work online to develop a digital marketing communication strategy for a Japanese corporation.
Assessment tasks in this program will include some of the following:
In this program you will be assessed on your development of program learning outcomes in areas of communication, life-long learning, global outlook, cultural and social awareness and work preparedness.
RMIT provides world-class blended learning with both face-to-face and online experiences in a global network, a supportive community, and real-world skills.
Graduates in Languages can pursue careers in various industries that correspond to their choices of major and minor. Positions are varied and span sectors ranging from business, international service industries, and media and entertainment to embassies, and international representative offices. Some job titles include:
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT honours or postgraduate program in Vietnam and Australia.
Payments can be made each semester, on a course-by-course basis.
Fee program |
Annual tuition fee(based on full time study load - 8 courses) |
Whole program fee(24 courses - 288 credits)
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| 13,970 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 334,570,000 VND | 41,909 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 1,003,709,000 VND |
Notes:
Successfully complete RMIT Vietnam English Advanced, or complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For other recognised English results, please view English equivalency requirements.
Previous study and proficiency tests are recognised for two years from the completion date or test date to the program commencement date unless stated otherwise.
Where you have achieved more than one form of English language proficiency only the most relevant achievement will be considered in the admission decision.
Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.
The Translating and Interpreting stream requires students to translate between languages; accordingly, you need to demonstrate advanced language skills in two languages, one of which will be English.
If you choose the Translating and Interpreting major/minor, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency in your selected language other than English (LOTE) through attainment of the following results.
Upon completing the LOTE and Japanese placement form at the time of application, RMIT will decide whether LOTE or Japanese placement test is required.
If you choose the Japanese major/minor, you are required to complete the LOTE and Japanese placement form, but there is no required Japanese language proficiency level at entry.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Successfully complete English for University for entry into this program.
Come from a partner institution? RMIT has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions around the world. If your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT, you may be able to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred RMIT program.
Find out if your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT.
If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an RMIT partner, credit into your RMIT program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.
