Diploma
In the era of globalisation, having additional language skills can be extremely valuable. Organisations need professionals who not only communicate effectively, but also have the multilingual and cross-cultural knowledge that can help them thrive on an international scale.*
La Trobe's Diploma in Languages lets you study a language alongside your primary degree or as standalone qualification. Whether you're looking to improve your language proficiency or learn an entirely new language, the diploma is the perfect opportunity to build sought-after skills for your future career.
Choose from a wide range of languages, including: Chinese, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. You'll also select an entry point that matches your language proficiency, such as beginner, intermediate, advanced and extension studies.
From there, you'll immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of your chosen language. Gain insight into its evolution and application as you develop your written, spoken and comprehension skills.
Studying a second language can support a range of exciting careers with an international focus, including international trade, diplomacy or working with multinational companies. Locally, it can also benefit many important health, government and service-based roles that require engagement with multicultural communities.
Graduate with the language skills to compliment your career ambitions.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 5 - Diploma.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Diploma in Languages, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 3 years.
The Diploma of Language can be taken as a stand alone degree which can be completed over three years part time or concurrently with another degree which usually will require four years of study.
If you have taken language subjects as electives and decide you would like to complete the full language sequence, and you don't have capacity in your Bachelors degree, you can opt in to the Diploma of Languages at any time and receive credit for the Language subjects you have already completed.
If you are enrolling in the Diploma of Language concurrently with another degree, you will usually use the elective spaces in the degree to accommodate the language subjects at each year level. Elective subjects can be completed later in the sequence of your enrolment.
Year 1 requires the completion of 30 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 30 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
Course majors Major code Chinese studies advanced MJR-CHIA01 Chinese studies beginners MJR-CHIB01 Chinese studies extension MJR-CHIE01 Chinese studies intermediate MJR-CHII01 French studies advanced MJR-FREA01 French studies beginners MJR-FREB01 French studies extension MJR-FREE01 French studies intermediate MJR-FREI01 Greek studies advanced MJR-GRKA01 Greek studies beginners MJR-GRKB01 Greek studies extension MJR-GRKE01 Greek studies intermediate MJR-GRKI01 Hindi studies beginners MJR-HNDB01 Italian studies advanced MJR-ITAA01 Italian studies beginners MJR-ITAB01 Italian studies extension MJR-ITAE01 Italian studies intermediate MJR-ITAI01 Japanese studies advanced MJR-JPNA01 Japanese studies beginners MJR-JPNB01 Japanese studies intermediate MJR-JPNI01 Spanish studies advanced MJR-SPAA01 Spanish studies beginners MJR-SPAB01 Spanish studies extension MJR-SPAE01 Spanish studies intermediate MJR-SPAI01 Open access majors View our open access majorsThe Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Specialist language skills can benefit careers in a range of fields, including health, government, communications, international business, marketing, media and social services.
When studied in conjunction with other degrees, the diploma can help prepare you for roles such as: