Diploma in Languages (English Language)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start date
February
Campus
Magill
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
MDLA
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 32,800 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
098490M
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
Nepal NEB 2.41 Bangladesh HSC 3.5 Canada High School (OSSD) 60 Eynesbury FSP 310 German Abitur 3.8 Kenya KCSE (average) B Pakistan HSSC 75 Malaysia STPM (best 3) 6 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 6 Malaysia UEC 32 Sweden GPA 12.5 Norway GPA 2.8 UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 6 Vietnam 7 Australia 65 IB (best 6) 26 USA SAT (1600) 1050 India (best 4) State Board 70 India (best 4) Central Board 60 HKDSE 15
Current UniSA students wishing to study this program concurrently with their primary degree should apply for entry by selecting ‘Add an additional program’ via this online form.
Aim
The Diploma in Languages (English Language) enhances graduates' capacity to work as global professionals by developing their communicative proficiency and intercultural expertise in English.
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Diploma in Languages (English Language) will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge in English as a basis for independent lifelong learning. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to live and work interculturally across languages and cultures and in contexts of linguistic and cultural diversity and the ability to apply the knowledge and skills in a range of professional settings. Graduates will have the necessary preparation and theoretical knowledge for entry into further study, as an initial step in the pathway for postgraduate research in the field.
Graduates will acquire an in-depth understanding of English. They will demonstrate the cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems in a range of social and cultural contexts with intellectual and linguistic independence. They will demonstrate the communication and linguistic skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas, with a particular focus on languages and intercultural communication.
To qualify for the Diploma in Languages, students must complete 36 units of study that constitute the Diploma.
Graduates will acquire an in-depth understanding of English. They will demonstrate the cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems in a range of social and cultural contexts with intellectual and linguistic independence. They will demonstrate the communication and linguistic skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas, with a particular focus on languages and intercultural communication.
To qualify for the Diploma in Languages, students must complete 36 units of study that constitute the Diploma.
