Diploma in Languages

Proficiency in other languages will develop in-demand skills, opening many doors to diverse careers involving travel, overseas postings and teaching, as well as opportunities in sectors that have foreign language clients, markets and stakeholders. As part of this diploma, you will be able to study a range of languages including: Australian Sign Language, Chinese, French, Indonesian, Japanese. Either alongside your undergraduate degree or as a sole enrolment, you will learn how to speak, read, and write the language of your choice, while learning more about the relevant culture. Graduates often report significant personal satisfaction as one of the many rewards of learning a language. By gaining a deeper appreciation of cultural differences, you can open your mind – and your future – to exciting opportunities in Australia and overseas.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Callaghan

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
60

Online

Online/Off-campus - 1 years

N/A
60

Structure

80 units.

Subjects

  • Australian Sign Language
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Indonsian
  • Japanese

Entry requirements

  • The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.