Diploma of Languages

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00102E

The globalisation of the economy and culture means that knowledge of a language is more and more in demand. Learning a second language will develop and improve your communication skills and give you a greater understanding of a different country and its culture. Studying a language makes you more employable and will prepare you to work in a multicultural and globalised economy. In the core subjects you will learn to understand and speak a language in social situations, and you will acquire an understanding of the cultural heritage, history and contemporary society of another country. The Diploma in Languages can be studied by itself or concurrently with another UOW degree; if studied concurrently, you would take one language subject per session, along with the other subjects from your degree. At the completion of your studies at UOW, you will graduate with two awards; your degree and the Diploma in Languages.

Structure

Students will predominantly study language acquisition subjects and may include study abroad as part of an exchange or study abroad program. Other subjects may be included with the permission of the Language and Linguistics Discipline leader.Subjects can be counted only in one degree. That is, subjects counted towards the Diploma cannot be counted towards another degree. Students who complete the Diploma will not attend a graduation ceremony specifically for the Diploma. However, when students study for the Diploma concurrently with a Bachelor Degree, they will have the Diploma listed in their Bachelor degree transcript upon graduating.

Subjects

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Standard entry requirements

Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-ATAR or ATAR-based options.

Study pathways

If applicants can demonstrate they have met the learning outcomes for UOW subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, they may be eligible for credit towards their degree. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for a specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Wollongong International: $29,664
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Full-time : 3 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Wollongong.

This program is not available to international applicants.

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