Languages

For those passionate about both languages and ancient history, our Ancient Languages program provides the opportunity to learn the beautiful and fascinating language of Latin. Discover just how much influence the language spoken by the ancient Romans has on the modern world. Your passionate and engaging lecturers will have you reading Latin from the very first class, as you begin a journey through the basics of Latin grammar all the way to rich and diverse literature written by the Romans themselves.

No prior knowledge is required, and you will be supported throughout by the best quality digital resources.

Available: Online, and on campus in Hobart

Did you know Mandarin Chinese is the second-most spoken language after English in Australian homes? Do you want to discover the beauty of this language? Our experienced and enthusiastic lecturers will guide you on a journey to explore this fascinating and popular language and its rich culture, and acquire practical communication skills through theme-based lessons. Whether you decide to study on-campus or online, you’ll be studying in a welcoming and supportive learning environment with rich opportunities to interact with fellow
students and native speakers. No prior knowledge is required.

Available: Online, and on campus Hobart and Launceston.

You’ll learn how to use the language to talk about things important to you in a fun and structured way. Explore the German language and culture of some of the world’s best known innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, philosophers, musicians, and artists. Guided by experienced and passionate lecturers, you’ll be starting with our own textbook - one designed for learners like you.

You’ll be supported by an audio, and a high-quality companion video series filmed here in Tasmania, Germany and Austria. You’ll soon be joining one of the 130 million people who speak German as their native language and almost as many again who speak it as a second or foreign language. Bis bald!

Available: Online, and on campus in Hobart and Launceston

After studying Indonesian, you’ll learn that our close neighbour has an extraordinary literary history. Learning Indonesian is an intellectual passport to one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting and diverse cultures. 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.

Available: Online, and On-Campus Hobart

Have you grown up surrounded by brands like Nintendo, Sony, Toyota, Shiseido, Uniqlo, Studio Ghibli? Would you like to know more? We offer a combination of language and cultural studies units to help you both learn the Japanese language, and build skills in communication, cultural awareness, and problem solving. Taught by academics who are experts in Japanese popular cultures, literature, and history, you gain critical insights into the subject matters of your interest, and how the language reflects them.

You can also have opportunities to study together with Japanese native speakers in both online and face to face settings, or enrol in units offered from our partner universities in Japan.

Available: Online, and on campus in Hobart and Launceston.

In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and
theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.

It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.