Diploma in Languages
La Trobe University
CRICOS provider number: 00115M TEQSA provider ID: PRV12132
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
In the era of globalisation, organisations need professionals who have the multilingual and cross-cultural knowledge that can help them thrive on an international scale. 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.
La Trobe's Diploma in Languages lets you study a language alongside your primary degree or as standalone qualification. You'll choose from a range of languages, including Chinese, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. From there, you'll immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of your chosen language as you develop your written, spoken and comprehension skills.
Areas of study
Chinese studies, French studies, Greek studies, Hindi studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, Spanish studies.
Career opportunities
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: translator or interpreter, cultural diversity manager, foreign correspondent journalist.
Fees and charges
Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Admission criteria
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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