Diploma
Whether you are brushing up or starting from scratch with a whole new language, Deakin's Diploma of Spanish is a great complement to your studies in any discipline. Through this diploma, you'll learn communication skills in Spanish and develop an understanding of Spanish culture and ways of life, plus you will gain a global perspective and boost your employability.
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 Spanish speaking world.
Do you want to develop your language skills to build a global career?
Spanish is a major international language with more than 400-million speakers on five continents. It's the national language of more than 20 countries and the third most widely spoken language in the world (after Mandarin and English). Our Spanish language program allows you to gain proficiency in Spanish and provides insights into Spanish culture and ways of life.
An optional in-country language program gives you the opportunity to spend time overseas studying the language and culture.
In-country study*
The in-country language program gives you the opportunity to spend time overseas studying language and culture in its own environment. You will develop further proficiency in Spanish, learning 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.
The Diploma of Spanish will equip you with skills in the Spanish language that will give you a competitive edge and expand your employment options far beyond Australian shores to exciting and challenging positions in Latin America and Spain.
Adding an international aspect to your degree can open doors to better career opportunities in:
For more information go to DeakinTALENT
To qualify for the award of Diploma of Spanish, 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.