Area of studyUndergraduate

EUROPLAN02 European languages

Faculty of Arts

European languages (EUROPLAN02) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 62 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

Credit points
24
Units
62
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
2 courses

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

Through Monash’s minor in European Languages you will study one of French and Francophone studies, German studies, Italian studies and Spanish and Latin American studies. The language core component of the minor is available from introductory (absolute beginner), intermediate or proficient level. You can study more than one European language through the extended major or by completing a major and a minor in European Languages.

Studying European Languages in a global context will provide an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the interconnections between different European languages and cultures,  the global impact of Europe over time, and how European and other cultures and societies across the globe have challenged and deeply influenced each other.

There is a growing need for professionals with excellent language and cultural skills. English alone is just not enough. Employers seek people with a real ability to communicate and translate across languages, cultures and societies. This minor will provide you with the knowledge and skills that are applicable to a great variety of careers in business, government, NGOs, education, communication, and the cultural sector. Together with language skills, this minor will develop your digital and intercultural literacy, and your ability to think creatively and critically – all essential skills for any professional career.

Availability
European languages is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Clayton as a major, a minor, and an extended major and in A0501 Diploma of Languages at Clayton as a major.

Structure

Language units18 credit points
You must complete 18 credit points from one of the European languages listed below.

Note: No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited towards the minor.

Entry point 1 - Introductory

18 credit points
If you have little or no knowledge of the language, you must complete18 credit points from one of the following listed languages.

Italian studies

36 credit points

Entry point 2 - Intermediate

18 credit points
For students who have some prior knowledge of the language but whose knowledge is generally not up to VCE level. In some circumstances, and with permission of the European languages coordinator, students with a pass standard at Year 12 may also enter at this level, depending on the results of a language placement test.

You must complete 18 credit points from one of the following listed languages.
Level 2 or 3 elective unit6 credit points
You must complete 6 credit points from the following units or a language unit not already completed.

Courses that offer it

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Dr Chris Watkin

Common questions

Which courses offer European languages?

2 courses in 2025: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

What units are in European languages?

It lists 62 units, including ATS1061, ATS1062, ATS1091, ATS1092, ATS1191, ATS1192, ATS1221 and ATS1222. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type
Area of study
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
24
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Handbook years
202120222023202420252026