Overview

Throughout the Arts - Italian Studies course from Adelaide University you’ll explore Italian language and culture through audio, video and written texts. You’ll learn about Italian vocabulary and grammatical structures, navigating informal and semi-formal interactions, media discourse, spoken and written negotiation and analyse works of Italian writers and filmmakers. You’ll develop an advanced understanding of speaking and writing in Italian and get familiar with key texts that have shaped society.

You’ll research your career prospects and complete an industry internship that aligns with your goals, reflecting and reporting on the experience to inform your future.

Did you know this degree can be tailored to suit your Italian proficiency level? We offer a stream for beginners with no prior knowledge, and an alternative stream for heritage speakers and those wanting to progress their established Italian.

Career opportunities:

As a Bachelor of Arts graduate majoring in Italian Studies, you’ll be qualified to enter a range of careers. You could work as an interpreter, using your Italian language proficiency to translate texts or verbal conversations across business, legal or health contexts. You might be an Italian studies researcher for a university or cultural institution. Perhaps you’ll work in the film, music or publishing industry, sharing your expertise in Italian culture and language.

You could also pursue the following careers:

International relations specialist  
Travel consultant 
Foreign service officer 
Public relations specialist 
Cultural event coordinator 
Legal assistant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Society and Culture Internship
Professional Pathways and Destinations
Advanced Italian
Italian Cultural Studies
Italian Cinema
The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students can apply at any time, but should submit their applications at least three months before the intended program start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Italian studies View 5 other Bachelors in Italian studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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