Diploma in Languages
Degree Level Undergraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
MDLA
SATAC Code
426074 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): N/A
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor degree at the University of South Australia or at another Australian University; or be currently enrolled in or completed a recognised Bachelor or Masters’ degree or equivalent from an approved higher education institution outside Australia.
Concurrent Degree - Diploma in Languages: the Diploma may be studied concurrently by students who hold a place in any undergraduate degree at the University of South Australia or any other Australian university. The Diploma in Languages is normally taken over two to four years, depending on the student's prior experience and knowledge of the language. Students may choose to study French, Italian, Japanese, or English Language.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
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 enhances graduates' capacity to work as global professionals by developing their communicative proficiency and intercultural expertise in a major world language (English, French, Italian or Japanese).
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Diploma in Languages will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the language of their choice 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 their chosen language and culture. 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 from their chosen languages major (English, French, Italian or Japanese) or other courses as approved by the Program Director.
Graduates will acquire an in-depth understanding of their chosen language and culture. 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 from their chosen languages major (English, French, Italian or Japanese) or other courses as approved by the Program Director.
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From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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