Bachelor of Languages (Italian Studies)

Want to deep-dive into a highly influential language and culture? Italy is a top ten wealthy nation, excelling in aerospace, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. It's Europe's second-largest exporter, valued at over AU$150 billion. This makes Italy a significant trading partner with Australia - and Italian a valuable language for industry internships, opportunities, collaboration, and research.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Languages (Italian Studies) is interactive and immersive. You will:

• learn to speak, read and write Italian
• develop an understanding and appreciation of Italian culture
• improve your knowledge of how language works
• learn about the social, political and economic structures that shape Italian society
• study Italian influence in the modern world
• have the opportunity to study abroad.

The University of Adelaide has student exchange links with over 100 institutions around the world. You can study overseas for one or two semesters, with credit toward your degree.

Study opportunities are also available with our Italian partner universities to extend your Italian language proficiency and deepen your understanding of the culture and society.

Where could it take you?

You could be a cultural curator, a journalist in Milan, a fashion executive, or a diplomat. You might work in international business, helping companies with communication and cultural understanding. Perhaps you're interested in research, teaching, tourism, or translation.