Diploma of Language
Course summary for local students
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| Award granted | Diploma of Language |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 3 years part time |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), November (Trimester 3) |
| Indicative annual fee 2014 | $6,050* - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) |
| Faculty contacts | Arts and Education Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries Tel: 03 9246 8100 email: artsedstudentsupport@deakin.edu.au
Course Director Rebecca Fanany, +61 3 924 46457, rebecca.fanany@deakin.edu.au
Contact the Course Director for matters relating specifically to the academic content of this course - all enrolment related queries must go to the Student Support Office. |
| VTAC Codes | 1400314671 - Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) 1400514671 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) 1400614671 - Burwood (Melbourne) - off campus, Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) |
| Deakin course code | A225 |
Notes: (i) Spanish major sequence units not available in trimester 3. (ii) A major sequence in Chinese is not available off campus. | |
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
Course overview
The Diploma of Language will be of interest to students for whom a systematic study of language is desirable in addition to their primary course of study. As language units must be studied sequentially the award will be completed part-time in up to three years, with students taking one language unit per trimester.
In-country options
The option exists to undertake second or third year units in-country over trimester 3. The six week programs are held in Oman (Arabic), China (Chinese) and Indonesia or Malaysia (Indonesian).
In addition to giving students language skills, participation in the program is a unique opportunity to practice the language with native speakers in its natural environment while studying it formally in a more structured classroom context. Since the in-country units are equivalent to one trimester or one year, they could potentially shorten the completion time of the Diploma.
Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A Commonwealth supported place is one for which the university receives some government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute only part of the cost of their course. To be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place you must be an Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen or holder of a permanent visa who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your unit/s of study.
* The "indicative annual course fee" cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2014, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2014 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on "indicative course fees" to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
This course will allow you to work in business or trade, health or education, IT or engineering, diplomacy or security, arts or sciences. A Diploma of Language will equip you with skills in another language and familiarity with another culture. This will not only give you an edge in terms of your personal qualities but will also expand your options for employment far beyond Australian shores to exciting and challenging positions in the Arab Gulf States, the Middle East and North Africa; China, Taiwan and Hong Kong; or Malaysia and Indonesia.Course rules
To qualify for the award of Diploma of Language, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points from the specified list of units below.
Course structure
Arabic - unit set code MJ-A000029
Arabic major sequence for students with no prior language study.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIB151 | Arabic 1A |
Trimester 2
| AIB152 | Arabic 1B |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| AIB251 | Arabic 2A |
Trimester 2
| AIB252 | Arabic 2B |
Note: AIB251 and AIB252 can be replaced by the trimester 3 unit AIB205 Second Level Arabic In-Country.
Level 3
Trimester 1
| AIB351 | Arabic 3A (2 credit points) |
Trimester 2
| AIB352 | Arabic 3B (2 credit points) |
Notes:
(i) AIB351 or AIB352 can be replaced by the trimester 3 unit AIB306 Third Level Arabic In-Country.
(ii) AIB351 and AIB352 will be offered at Geelong and Off campus from 2015
The Arabic major sequence for students who have completed Arabic at Level 12 or equivalent begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIB251 | Arabic 2A |
Trimester 2
| AIB252 | Arabic 2B |
Note: AIB251 and AIB252 can be replaced by the trimester 3 unit AIB205 Second Level Arabic In-Country.
Level 2
Trimester 1
| AIB351 | Arabic 3A (2 credit points) |
Trimester 2
| AIB352 | Arabic 3B (2 credit points) |
Notes:
(i) AIB351 or AIB352 can be replaced by the trimester 3 unit AIB306 Third Level Arabic In-Country.
(ii) AIB351 and AIB352 will be offered at Geelong and Off campus from 2015
Trimester 3
| AIB205 | Second Year Arabic In-Country (2 credit points) |
| AIB306 | Third Year Arabic In-Country (2 credit points) |
Note: AIB205 and AIB306 are offered in alternating years 2014, 2016.
Level 3
Trimester 1
| AIB309 | Advanced Arabic Language Skills |
Trimester 2
| AIB310 | Introduction to Translation Skills |
Chinese - unit set code MJ-A000028
Note: A major in Chinese is not available off campus
Chinese major sequence for students with no prior language study.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIC181 | Chinese 1A |
Trimester 2
| AIC182 | Chinese 1B |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| AIC281 | Chinese 2A |
Trimester 2
| AIC282 | Chinese 2B |
Level 3
Trimester 1
| AIC381 | Chinese 3A |
Trimester 2
| AIC382 | Chinese 3B |
Note: AIC381 and AIC382 will be offered at Geelong from 2015
The Chinese major sequence for students who have completed Chinese at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIC281 | Chinese 2A |
Trimester 2
| AIC282 | Chinese 2B |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| AIC381 | Chinese 3A (2 credit points) |
Trimester 2
| AIC382 | Chinese 3B (2 credit points) |
Note: AIC381 and AIC382 will be offered at Geelong from 2015
Post-level 12 students who are not background speakers must complete this major sequence by undertaking 2 credit points from the following units:
Trimester 1
| AIC385 | Chinese for Business Purposes A |
Trimester 2
| AIC386 | Chinese for Business Purposes B |
Trimester 3
| AIC287 | Intensive Chinese In-Country A (2 credit points) (may replace 2 level 2 units) |
| AIC388 | Intensive Chinese In-Country B (2 credit points) (may replace 2 level 3 units) |
Chinese major sequence at advanced level for background speakers only.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIC283 | Chinese 2C |
Trimester 2
| AIC284 | Chinese 2D |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| AIC383 | Chinese 3C (2 credit points) |
Trimester 2
| AIC384 | Chinese 3D (2 credit points) |
Level 3
Advanced speakers must complete this major sequence by undertaking 2 credit points from the following units:
Trimester 1
| AIC387 | Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes C |
Trimester 2
| AIC389 | Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes D |
Trimester 3
| AIC390 | Advanced Intensive Chinese In-Country (2 credit points) |
Indonesian - unit set code MJ-A000030
Indonesian major sequence for students with no prior language study.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIF146 | The Language, Culture and People of Indonesia |
Trimester 2
| AIF142 | Conversational Indonesian B |
Trimester 3
| AIF145 | Conversational Indonesian (2 credit points)* |
* AIF145 is an intensive unit of study for running in January and February and can replace units AIF146 and AIF142 in the major. It cannot be studied in conjunction with either AIF146 or AIF142.
* AIF145 not available to students who are waiting on an offer from VTAC for the current year.
Level 2
Trimester 1
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian A |
Trimester 2
| AIF242 | Formal and Informal Indonesian B |
Level 3
Trimester 1
| AIF341 | Professional and Academic Indonesian A (2 credit points) |
Trimester 2
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian B (2 credit points) |
Note: AIF341 and AIF342 can be replaced by the trimester 3 unit AIF351 Third year Indonesian/Malay In-Country.
The Indonesian major sequence for students who have completed Indonesian at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian A |
Trimester 2
| AIF242 | Formal and Informal Indonesian B |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| AIF341 | Professional and Academic Indonesian A (2 credit points) |
Trimester 2
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian B (2 credit points) |
Note: AIF341 and AIF342 can be replaced by the trimester 3 unit AIF351 Third year Indonesian/Malay In-Country (4 credit points)
Level 3
Trimester 1
| AIF345 | Indonesian for Business Purposes (2 credit points) * |
OR
| AIF321 | Contemporary Issues in Indonesia ** |
Trimester 2
| AIF354 | History and Development of the Indonesian Language * |
OR
| AIF316 | Reading and Writing Jawi * |
OR
| AIF320 | Indonesian Society Through Literature ** |
Note: Any two Level 3 units can be replaced by the trimester 3 in country unit AIF315 Indonesian/Malay Language and Contemporary Society (2 credit points).
Indonesian major sequence for students at advanced level for background speakers only.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| AIF341 | Professional and Academic Indonesian A (2 credit points) |
Trimester 2
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian B (2 credit points) |
Note: AIF341 and AIF342 can be replaced by the trimester 3 unit AIF351 Third year Indonesian/Malay In-Country (4 credit points).
Level 2 & 3
Trimester 1
| AIF345 | Indonesian for Business Purposes * |
OR
| AIF321 | Contemporary Issues in Indonesia ** |
Trimester 2
| AIF320 | Indonesian Society Through Literature ** |
OR
| AIF354 | History and Development of the Indonesian Language * |
OR
| AIF316 | Reading and Writing Jawi * |
Note: Any two Levels 2 and 3 units can be replaced by the trimester 3 in country unit AIF315 Indonesian/Malay Language and Contemporary Society (2 credit points).
* AIF316, AIF354 offered in alternate years: offered 2014, 2016
** AIF320, AIF321 offered in alternate years: offered 2015, 2017
Spanish - unit set code MJ-A000051
Spanish major sequence for students with no prior language study.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| ALS100 | Spanish 1A |
Trimester 2
| ALS150 | Spanish 1B |
Level 2
Trimester 1
ALS200 Spanish 2A*
Trimester 2
ASL250 Spanish 2B*
Level 3
Trimester 1
ALS300 Spanish 3A (2 credit points)*
Trimester 2
ALS350 Spanish 3B (2 credit points)*
The Spanish major sequence for students who have completed Spanish at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Level 1
Trimester 1
ALS200 Spanish 2A*
Trimester 2
ASL250 Spanish 2B*
Level 2
Trimester 1
ALS300 Spanish 3A (2 credit points)*
Trimester 2
ALS350 Spanish 3B (2 credit points)*
Level 3
Trimester 1
ALS360 Spanish: Selected Topics I*
Trimester 2
ALS370 Spanish: Selected Topics II*
*The introduction of unit offering will be staggered with first level units only offered in 2014; second level units from 2015 and third level units from 2016.
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to undergraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Entry requirements - specific
The Diploma of Language can be taken as a stand-alone course (part-time only) or may be undertaken concurrently with an approved undergraduate degree program at Deakin University or other tertiary institution.
Applicants who wish to take the course as a stand-alone course (part time only) should apply through VTAC.
Applicants who wish to undertake the Diploma of Language concurrently with another degree must apply through VTAC for a place in the degree and, once enrolled, subsequently apply with the Faculty for the Diploma of Language. Telephone Arts and Education Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries: 03 9246 8100.
Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in English other than ESL.
Credit for prior learning - general
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 Credit for Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) Search which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
Applications for on and off campus study must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). For more information refer to VTAC (external site).
