Diploma
Whether you are brushing up or starting from scratch with a whole new language, Deakin's Diploma of Arabic is an award-winning program designed to sharpen your language skills and deepen your cultural understanding. By studying Arabic alongside your degree, you will gain linguistic skills, as well as the essential cultural, historical and social perspectives that will give you a leading edge in a range of exciting careers.
Through this diploma, you'll learn communication skills in Arabic and develop an understanding of Arabic culture and ways of life. Gain fluency by taking part in activities across a range of topics focusing on grammar, lexicons, vocabulary and sentence structure. You'll also learn about cultural, historical sociolinguistic and political dimensions of the societies and cultures that make up the Arabic speaking world.
Want to study an award-winning language program and develop your language skills to build a global career?
Learning a language is not only fun, it gives you insight into different cultures, develops your adaptability and communication skills, and makes you more employable.
The Arab countries of the Middle East and North Africa form an area of global importance, with broad strategic, economic, religious and cultural influence. Our Arabic language program provides both language practice and insights into Arabic culture.
An optional Arabic In-Country Language Program gives you the chance to practise the language with native speakers of Arabic in its natural and authentic environment. The eight-week study program is held in Oman or Abu Dhabi, where you'll develop practical language skills and learn about the culture and way of life in the host country.
In-Country study*
The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Arabic via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major.
As a second or third-year student, you can spend eight weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. You'll be able to converse, read and write about more complex topics and build upon your knowledge of grammar.
For more information about the In-Country Language Program please refer to the Work-integrated learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.
*Overseas study programs to be confirmed, subject to government travel restrictions.
The Diploma of Arabic will equip you with skills in the Arabic language that will give you a competitive edge and expand your employment options far beyond Australian shores to exciting and challenging positions in the Arab Gulf States, the Middle East and North Africa.
Adding an international aspect to your degree can open doors to better career opportunities in:
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To qualify for the award of Diploma of Arabic, a student must successfully complete;
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.