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
Vietnamese Language
Or:
24 units from completion of one of the following advanced language minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced Arabic
Advanced Chinese Language
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Japanese Language
Advanced Korean Language
Advanced Latin
Advanced Persian
Advanced Sanskrit Language
Advanced Spanish Studies
Literary Chinese
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced Arabic
Advanced Chinese Language
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Japanese Language
Advanced Korean Language
Advanced Latin
Advanced Persian
Advanced Sanskrit Language
Advanced Spanish Studies
Literary Chinese
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Burmese Language
Chinese Language
Literary Chinese
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Japanese Linguistics
Korean Language
Latin
Mongolian Language
Persian
Russian
Sanskrit Language
Spanish
Tetum Language
Thai Language
Tok Pisin Language
Vietnamese Language
Or:
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced Arabic
Advanced Chinese Language
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Japanese Language
Advanced Korean Language
Advanced Latin
Advanced Persian
Advanced Sanskrit Language
Advanced Spanish Studies
Literary Chinese
24 units from completion of courses from the following subject areas:
ARAB Arabic
BURM Burmese
CHIN Chinese
FREN French
GERM German
GREK Ancient Greek
HIND Hindi
INDG Language courses INDG2003, INDG2004, INDG2005, INDG2006
INDN Indonesian
ITAL Italian
JPNS Japanese
KORE Korean
LATN Latin
LING Linguistics
MNGL Mongolian
PERS Persian
PORT Portuguese
RUSS Russian
SKRT Sanskrit
SPAN Spanish
TETM Tetum
THAI Thai
TIBN Tibetan
TURK Turkish
TOKP Tok Pisin
VIET Vietnamese
Majors
Minors
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
| Year 1 48 units | This program can only be undertaken on a part-time basis | _ | _ | _ |
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Admission Requirements
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.
School leavers will be assessed on:
• the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program,
• the co-curricular or service requirement, and
• any program specific requirements that are listed below.
Non school leavers will be assessed on:
• the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement; OR
An equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• 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.
Please note:
1) Language course requisites mean this program can normally only be undertaken on a part-time basis.
2) This program is not available to International students in Australia on a student visa (sub class 500).
- ATAR:
- 80
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded.
You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
- applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
- undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
- achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- not previously attempted tertiary study.
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
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 designed to facilitate in-depth engagement with the linguistic 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. You can complete the Diploma by doing the equivalent of a major in one language (8 courses), or, for those who have prior learning, by doing an Advanced minor (4 courses) in one language as well as either a second minor (4 courses) in another language or four other language-related courses from those listed under the Program Requirements.
The Diploma of Languages can be studied concurrently with other ANU programs. Current ANU students who apply to this program will be signalling their intent to complete the Diploma of Languages and their other ANU program concurrently. Applicants commencing in Semester 2 are advised that beginner level language courses are only available for students starting in Semester 1. Enrolment in Semester 2 courses will be subject to a language placement test, and the availability of an appropriate course is not guaranteed. Note that in most cases, the Diploma will be completed on a part-time basis over 3-4 years. Completion on a full-time basis is also possible in limited cases if students have the required language competency upon commencement. Please contact the academic convenor for further information.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
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 focused on foreign affairs and trade, 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
communicate proficiently and confidently in the principal studied language;
identify the structure and uses of the principal language studied;
demonstrate an understanding of the societies and cultures of the principal language studied, and its socio-historical context;
construct a schema of the connections between the principal language studied and its geographical, social and cultural origins; and
recognise the importance of intercultural communication.
Further Information
If you are currently enrolled in a program at ANU, there is additional information related to admission; please see http://cass.anu.edu.au/degrees/diploma-languages.
Some language courses are only offered in online mode.
Single 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. Typically you will take one course (6units) per semester as generally you are concurrently enrolled in a bachelor degree. If you enrol in more than one course
