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Modern Languages

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2022 QS World University Rankings

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Languages at Sydney

Delve deeper into the world's languages and cultures

We've got your passport to become a global citizen. Discover how you can take your next step in language studies at the University of Sydney.

Hosted by the School of Languages and Cultures, Languages at Sydney: Go Global is an annual event for high school students, teachers and careers advisers to get a taste of language learning at the University of Sydney.

As the state's leading university in languages*, we offer a large selection of subjects that cover Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. We also have overseas exchange, short-term and in-country programs that will broaden your skills through language and cultural immersion.

2022 events for high schools

This year, we're offering a selection of online information sessions and webinars in Term 3 to give senior high school students a taste of learning languages with us.

Information sessions

August 3: Studying Languages and Cultures at Sydney: How, why and where it can take you

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August 24: Pathways to Global Literacy: What is Area Studies and why should you study it?

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ARTiculate webinars

July 26: Chinese in Context: The ‘Xianxia’ Genre of Fantasy TV Dramas

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September 14: French Continuers and Extension - La Francophonie

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Find out more about the ARTiculate webinar series.

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Studying languages at uni

How many languages can you study at USYD? Which language level should you start at? Can you become a certified translator when you graduate? From accreditation to overseas opportunities, we’ve got answers for you.

Where can languages take you?

Whether you're pursuing a major or just looking for a taster, languages can broaden your horizons and give you a competitive career edge.

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Expand your world with multilingualism

In this interconnected era, intercultural skills are integral to navigating today's world. Hear from two of our former students who are making their mark through languages.

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How languages help you stand out from the crowd

From law to tech, public health to environmental policy, catch up with some of our language graduates who are making an impact across various fields in Australia and beyond.

What's it like to study languages at Sydney?

Get insights from our current students on the range of study and overseas opportunities that can enrich your learning.

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Hear from our students: Learning languages at Sydney

At the University of Sydney, we teach languages through cultures. From extracurricular enrichment to scholarship support, our students share some highlights and key opportunities from their language learning experience.

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Videos: Go on immersive in-country adventures

At Sydney, students can learn a new language overseas via our In-Country Experience units. Watch some of their videos, and see how you can undertake practical language classes and cultural activities with our partner institutions.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject for Modern Languages 2021

Language immersion webinars

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Tallulah Bur, Law and Spanish and Latin American Studies graduate

“Studying a language at Sydney helped me build a strong foundation in communication, linguistic and cross-cultural skills. I had an incredible time studying abroad, and also got to speak at the UN General Assembly when I won a language essay competition.”

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