Diploma in Modern Languages
Why study the Diploma in Modern Languages at UNE?
This course enables students to communicate and to become proficient in one language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish) and culture. This gives graduates a competitive advantage in a variety of workplaces, whether in Australia or overseas. It is available as a stand alone award or for students who are concurrently enrolled in a Bachelor course through UNE.
Career Opportunities
Examples include careers in advertising and marketing, alternative energies and resource sector, architecture and the built environment, arts, creative industries (e.g. multimedia, music, film, performing arts, journalism), education, engineering, international relations, public relations, diplomacy, international law, tourism, as well as a range of public sector opportunities (e.g. foreign affairs, policy, intelligence, security), international business and management (especially in international agencies and companies), law, science, social sciences, translation and editing services.
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DURATION
Up to 4 years Part-timeFEES
CSPInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply direct to UNE
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | DipModLang | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
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All students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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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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 such as ICLU300.
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, not including an in-country language unit.
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, or to subsitute EDLA985 Secondary Education: Languages I and EDLA429 An Integrated Approach for Modern Language Teaching in Primary Schools for two of the four remaining 300-level language units. Students undertaking these LOTE methodology units will be able to complete a mentoring program with the Department of Education and Training in lieu of the usual practicum unit.
4. The Head of School of Arts may permit a candidate who is enrolled under the Asian Languages Accreditation Program and who has completed a minimum of 12 credit points in the language, to substitute EDLA985 Secondary Education: Languages I, EDLA986 Secondary Education: Languages II and PREX901 for three of the four remaining 300-level language units, or to substitute EDLA985 Secondary Education: Languages I and EDLA429 An Integrated Approach for Modern Language Teaching in Primary Schools and PREX901 for three of the four remaining 300-level 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
Spanish
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 Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
For candidates studying Full Time = 48 cps per year.
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year.
12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.