Languages

Available: Online and on campus in Hobart.

Explore the languages that shaped western thought in science, philosophy, medicine, and literature. Beautiful and fascinating, these ancient languages will provide you with a deeper understanding of modern culture. This is a unique course recognised as the most dynamic (and best off-campus) ancient languages course in Australasia. Our introductory units begin with Latin and are designed for students with no experience in ancient or modern languages.

Available: Online and on campus Hobart and Launceston.

A knowledge of China with Mandarin language skills means a huge variety of diverse careers are open to you. As Australia's relations with China have expanded, so has the demand for skills in Chinese language and an appreciation of cultural forms.

Learn more about the histories and cultures of China as you immerse yourself in Mandarin. Our program is geared toward practical use of the Chinese language and takes a holistic approach to developing your literacy in Chinese through the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Industry opportunities include diplomacy, tourism, finance, translators and interpreters, law, technology, business and education.

Available: Online and on campus in Hobart and Launceston

Engage in a deep of exploration of German language and culture that includes literature, history and society. German is the language of some of the world’s best-known innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, philosophers, musicians and artists. It is spoken by approximately 100 million people in major European countries like Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

German language skills are an asset in many careers across international relations, business, engineering and medicine, teaching, science and music.

Available: Online and On-Campus Hobart

You may know about Bali and Komodo dragons, but after studying Indonesian, you’ll learn that our close neighbour has an extraordinary literary history. Learning Indonesian is an intellectual passport to one of the most exciting and diverse cultures in South East Asia.

Many of Australia's key national interests, from security and borders to agriculture and trade, are heavily dependent on Indonesia. As we strengthen our strategic relations with Indonesia, the importance of your knowledge will also grow. Being non-scriptic and non-tonal, Indonesian is a relatively easy language to learn. It is also very accessible since it is spoken by more than 250 million people in Indonesia, and understood by the Malay-speaking population in other parts of Southeast Asia.

Available: Online and on campus in Hobart and Launceston.

The third-largest economy in the world, Japan is a world leader in areas of popular culture like anime, manga and gaming.

Your studies will provide a gateway to Japanese popular cultures and global literacy. Gaining critical insights through this lens can impact your understanding of your own culture in surprising ways. Japanese language skills are an asset in a range of occupations like engineering, manufacturing, research, economics, or politics.

Our staff support and work closely with a vibrant student community, in which students are regularly encouraged to actively participate to enhance their study and deepen their understanding of Japanese language and culture.