Diploma in Modern Languages
Why study the Diploma in Modern Languages at UNE?
This Diploma is available to students who wish to pursue study in one language. It is available as a stand alone award or for students who are concurrently enrolled in a Bachelor course through UNE.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 4 years Part-timeFEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | DipModLang | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the Diploma in Modern Languages on the basis of previous tertiary study. |
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| Academic Colours |
White (BCC 1) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. A candidate shall follow a course of studies comprising units to the value of not less than 48 credit points in one language, which can include a six credit point in-country language unit.
2. Unless otherwise permitted by the course coordinator, the program shall include units to the value of at least 48 credit points including not more than 18 credit points at 100-level and at least 12 credit points at 300-level.
3. The Head of School of Arts may permit a candidate who is enrolled under the Department of Education and Training Asian Languages Scholarship Program and who has completed a minimum of 24 credit points in the language, to substitute EDLA985 Secondary Education: Languages I and EDLA986 Secondary Education: Languages II for two of the four remaining 300-level language units.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete ONE Language Major | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Language Majors
A language is defined as one of the following:
Chinese
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one language major shall be awarded the Diploma in Modern Languages.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.
For candidates studying Full-Time = 48 cps per year or 24 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 40-48 hours per week.
For candidates studying Part-Time = 24 cps per year or 12 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 20-24 hours per week.