Program Requirements
This program requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
Either:
48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Chinese Language
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Korean Language
Latin
Persian
Sanskrit Language
Spanish
Thai Language
Urdu Language
Vietnamese Language
Or:
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Hispanic Culture
Advanced Hispanic Linguistics
Advanced Hispanic Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Latin
Advanced Spanish Studies
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Hispanic Culture
Advanced Hispanic Linguistics
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Latin
Advanced Spanish Studies
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Chinese Language
Classical Chinese
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Japanese Linguistics
Korean Language
Latin
Russian
Persian
Sanskrit Language
Spanish
Thai Language
Urdu Language
Vietnamese Language
Or:
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Hispanic Culture
Advanced Hispanic Linguistics
Advanced Hispanic Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Latin
Advanced Spanish Studies
24 units from completion of courses from the following subject areas:
ARAB Arabic
AUST Australian Indigenous Languages
BURM Burmese
CHIN Chinese
FREN French
GERM German
GREK Ancient Greek
HIND Hindi
INDN Indonesian
ITAL Italian
JAVA Modern Javanese
JPNS Japanese
KORE Korean
LATN Latin
LING Linguistics
MNGL Mongolian
PASI Pacific Languages
PERS Persian
PORT Portuguese
RUSS Russian
SKRT Sanskrit
SPAN Spanish
TETM Tetum
THAI Thai
TIBN Tibetan
TURK Turkish
URDU Urdu
VIET Vietnamese
Elective Study
Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.
Study Options
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Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
Domestic applicant entry requirements
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Prerequisites
Entry into this program requires the completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, a program of at least Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 (ie Bachelors degree) at any Australian or international equivalent university.
This program can only be undertaken on a part-time basis. Students studying in Australia and holding an International Student Visa may be considered for the Diploma however admission is on a case by case basis as it will require the student to increase their study load.
For application information, please see the CASS website - Diploma of Languages.
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ for more information.
Indicative fees
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $32,640.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Diploma of Languages prepares students for the increasingly multilingual and international life of the 21st century. You will be taken on a language learning journey which is designed to engage you with the written, oral and cultural aspects of your chosen language or languages.
You can choose to study a wide selection of languages, many of which are not available at any other University in Australia.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Employment Opportunities
This diploma will suit you if you are interested in working for organisations or businesses that deal with non-English speaking countries, or a government career including foreign aid, or if you want to work in a non-English speaking country when you graduate.
Graduates may find work in international relations, diplomacy, trade, national security and strategy, translation, language teaching, tourism, development and many other fields.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
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communicate proficiently and confidently in the principal studied language
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identify the structure and uses of the principal language studied
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demonstrate an understanding of the societies and cultures of the principal language studied, and its socio-historical context
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construct a schema of the connections between the principal language studied and its geographical, social and cultural origins
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recognise the importance of intercultural communication.
Further Information
This program can only be undertaken on a part-time basis and here are additional forms required for admission. Please see http://cass.anu.edu.au/degrees/diploma-languagesSingle degree
The Diploma of Languages is equivalent to 1 year full time (48 units)
One Language Major (48 units)
or
Two Language minors (24 units + 24 units)
or
One Language minor plus 24 units from listed subject areas (48 units)
About this degree
In a Diploma of Languages you will study a total of 48 units.