You will develop basic language skills in an Indigenous language (Yolngu or Arrernte), and learn how language (and language learning) exists within cultural and social understandings and practices. This course prepares you for professional practice and further study and research in the fields of language and linguistics, and in Indigenous language planning and policy at local and national levels, enabling effective participation in and equitable engagement between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language cultures and the broader Australian community.

Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement. IELTS: minimum score of 6.0, with no subscore less than 5.5 or Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 60 (no sub-score less than 19) or Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 50 with no score less than 50