Develop high level English proficiency with a focus on professional skills 

In an increasingly borderless economy, the ability to speak and write multiple languages fluently can greatly enhance your employability and versatility in your career. UniSA courses offer you high level expertise in speaking English at university and in the workplace, writing English for university study and the workplace and maximising your bilingual or multilingual capability to advance your career opportunities.

Minor, sub-major and major in Bachelor of Arts

If you take the following first-year courses, including LANG 1052, 1053, 2032 or 2033, you will qualify for a minor in English in an undergraduate degree. If you would like to continue to qualify for a sub-major in English, you will need to enrol in two additional courses in English (you may choose any two from the list below). If you would like to qualify with a major in English, you will need to continue with each of the four courses listed below:

These courses are 4.5 credit-bearing, elective courses. You can enrol in more than one of these courses. If you enrol in four courses, you will qualify for a minor in English. 

For information regarding level 3 (advanced) courses in English to complete a sub-major or major in the Bachelor of Arts degree, please contact Assoc. Professor Kathleen HeughFor more information or guidance around study options, please contact our helpful future student enquiries team.

Undergraduate English course options

Choose from our curated suite of courses designed to increase your English skills for practical application. Find more information on available courses below, with course name translations for bilingual or multilingual students. 

  • LANG 1052: English for Academic Use in Australia minus-thick plus-thick

    澳大利亚学术英语应用
    Inglese accademico in Australia
    オーストラリアの大学で学ぶためのアカデミック英語コース
    الانكليزية الاكاديمية في استراليا
    Tiếng Anh dành cho học thuật tại Ốt-xtrây-li-a.
    ऑस्ट्रेलिया में अकादमिक उपयोग के लिए अंग्रेजी
    Bahasa Inggeris untuk kegunaan akademik di Australia

    • Develop expertise in English language for academic writing
    • Develop expertise in Australian cultures and Australian English
    • Learn how to maximise your existing knowledge of languages to advance your learning in English.

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  • LANG 1053: English for Academic and International Communication minus-thick plus-thick

    学术及国际交流英语
    Inglese per la comunicazione accademica e internazionale
    国際的なコミュニケーションのための英語コース
    الانكليزية للتواصل الاكاديمي والعالمي
    Tiếng Anh học thuật và giao tiếp quốc tế
    अकादमिक और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संचार के लिए अंग्रेजी
    Bahasa Inggeris untuk Komunikasi Akademik dan Antarabangsa

    • Develop and expand your academic writing of English for your program of study
    • Develop your academic English to increase your international career opportunities
    • Learn how to develop strong translation expertise between English and your first language.

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  • LANG 2032: English and the Art of Speaking and Writing minus-thick plus-thick

    英语口语及写作艺术
    Inglese e l’arte di parlare e scrivere
    スピーキングとライティングのための英語コース
    الانكليزية وفن الكلام والكتابة
    Tiếng Anh và nghệ thuật nói và viết
    अंग्रेजी और बोलने और लेखन की कला
    Bahasa Inggeris dan seni bercakap serta menulis

    • Advance your ability and confidence in, and knowledge of, academic presentations
    • Advance your ability and confidence in, and knowledge of, academic writing
    • Advance your bilingual capabilities for academic and career success.

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  • LANG 2033: English in the Professions minus-thick plus-thick

    职场英语
    Inglese ad indirizzo professionale
    ビジネス英語コース
    الانكليزية في المجالات المهنية
    Tiếng Anh dành cho nghề nghiệp
    व्यवसाय में अंग्रेजी
    Bahasa Inggeris dalam Profesion

    • Advance your confidence and expertise in speaking English in the professional workplace
    • Advance your expertise in writing for professional purposes
    • Advance your bilingual or multilingual expertise for smart workplace and career advantage.

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  • LANG 2044: English Language for Business Studies minus-thick plus-thick

    ビジネス学の英語
    Engels vir besigheidstudies 
    商务英语
    Engleski jezik za poslovne studije
    Tiếng Anh chuyên ngành Kinh doanh
    اللغةالانجلیزیةلاغراضدراساتالاعمال
    Geschäftsenglisch
    बिजनेस  स्टडीज  के  लिए  अंग्रेजी  भाषा

    • Program director-approved elective course for students enrolled in undergraduate business degrees at UniSA
    • Develop your confidence in writing fluent paragraphs and business correspondence
    • Develop your confidence in speaking English for professional and public speaking purposes.

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Diploma in Languages

To complete a Diploma in Languages alongside the Bachelor of Arts or any other university degree, you need to complete 8 courses in English. Learn more about adding a Diploma in Languages to your qualifications.

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