Diploma
Studying with us, you'll learn from fluent experts who will help you improve your language skills. You'll also get to experience different cultures, undertake work placement or internships, and meet new people.
The Diploma of Languages can be undertaken as a stand-alone qualification or with another degree. This course will provide you with the opportunity to improve your language competency. It is designed to give you the same level of competence in your chosen language as someone who has studied the language as a major within the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
All languages can be studied by distance, meaning you can study anywhere, anytime online. We also offer Chinese, German, Japanese, and Ancient Languages on campus in Hobart, and Chinese, Japanese and German on campus in Launceston.
Domestic Applicants who have recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. We anticipate that the lowest ATAR that will receive an offer for this course in 2022 will be 50.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
Special consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
Commencing the Diploma in Semester 2
You will need to have existing language proficiency, equivalent to the first introductory semester in your chosen language, to commence study in semester 2. If you are unsure if you have the appropriate level or proficiency or wish to apply for credit, please contact uConnect
If you have no prior knowledge in your chosen language, you should apply to commence in Semester 1.
The Diploma of Languages requires the completion of 100 credit points comprising;
Please note that the minimum completion time is 3 years for students commencing with no prior competency in the relevant language. Students following the standard progression will only be able to study the course part-time.
If you have prior competency in a language you may be able to begin at Intermediate or Advanced level. Please contact uConnect.
Commencing the Diploma in Semester 2
You will need to have existing language proficiency, equivalent to the first introductory semester in your chosen language, to commence study in semester 2. If you are unsure if you have the appropriate level or proficiency or wish to apply for credit, please contact uConnect
If you have no prior knowledge in your chosen language, you should apply to commence in Semester 1.