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February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available; Access Melbourne entry scheme available
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Intakes
February, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Ancient Greek
100 points. Progressive sequence introducing classical texts (history, drama, oratory, philosophy, epic, lyric poetry) via the Classics program.
Arabic Studies
100 points. Progressive sequence from Arabic 1 to Arabic 7, covering language and aspects of Arab culture, literature and history.
Chinese Studies
100 points. Progressive sequence from Chinese 1 to Chinese 10; entry/exit points set by background, placement testing or prerequisites.
French Studies
100 points. Three-year sequence from French 1 to French 8 covering language and francophone culture.
German Studies
100 points. Progressive sequence from German 1 to German 10 with four entry points (1, 3, 5, 7), based on an online placement test.
Hebrew
100 points. Beginner-to-advanced Hebrew language study alongside subjects on Jewish culture, literature and society.
Indonesian Studies
100 points. Three-year sequence from Indonesian 1 to Indonesian 6, with Beginners, Post-VCE and Advanced streams.
Italian Studies
100 points. Progressive sequence from Italian 1 to Italian 7+, covering language, literature, cinema and culture.
Japanese Studies
100 points. Progressive sequence from Japanese 1 to Japanese 8, run by the Asia Institute, beginner to advanced.
Latin
100 points. Introduces key classical Latin texts (history, drama, oratory, philosophy, epic, lyric poetry) via the Classics program.
Russian Studies
100 points. Progressive sequence from Russian 1 to Russian 5 covering language, literature and culture.
Spanish and Latin American Studies
100 points. Progressive sequence from Spanish 1 to Spanish 7 plus cultural-studies electives (literature, cinema, food studies, gender studies).
Common Questions
No previous language training is necessary to enrol. However, some languages offer advanced entry points, meaning you can commence the program at a higher level depending on your existing proficiency.
The Diploma in Languages offers 13 languages: Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, and Spanish.
Yes, the Diploma in Languages is a concurrent diploma taken at the same time as your undergraduate degree. It usually adds a year onto your study, but fast track options are available with approval to complete both your degree and the diploma in three or three-and-a-half years of full time study, or equivalent part time study.
This course is only available to applicants who are currently admitted to a University of Melbourne degree.
Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Diploma in Languages at the University of Melbourne.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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