Diploma in Languages (DipLang)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
2 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
1602
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Languages.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to the Diploma requires admission to a University of Queensland undergraduate degree program and eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5868
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the mySI-net Undergraduate Diploma Request page.
Closing Date
Applications must be lodged via SI-net by Friday prior to Orientation week for the relevant semester.
Duration
2 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
1602
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Languages.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to the Diploma requires admission to a University of Queensland undergraduate degree program and eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
CRICOS Code: CONCURR
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 21800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through Faculty of Arts.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
Enquiries for International students
Faculty of Arts
Phone: +61 7 3365 1333
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: arts@uq.edu.au
Why study the Diploma in Languages?
The Diploma in Languages is a way of value-adding to any bachelors degree. This program will enable you to benefit from the advantages that knowledge of another language can bring in a global economy, as well as earning you an additional academic qualification. Students enrol in the Diploma in Languages concurrently with enrolment in another University of Queensland undergraduate program, the "parent" program. Students will complete a program which is equivalent to a major in a language other than English as in the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students may be able to "overload" (enrol in five courses rather than four per semester) to complete both the "parent" program and the Diploma in approximately the time required to complete the "parent" program alone. To avoid overloading, students can also, in many cases, extend their period of enrolment.
What you can study
Language majors available are: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish, Classical Languages for either Ancient Greek or Latin.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Languages.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Languages
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Entry to the Diploma requires admission to a University of Queensland undergraduate degree program and eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
Additional application information
You cannot transfer credit from the diploma to the bachelor degree program or from the bachelor degree program to the diploma.
If you were to transfer credit from the bachelor degree program to the diploma, you would then have that credit cancelled from the bachelor degree program.
The only exception is if you choose to not complete the diploma, in which case you may be eligible for some credit towards your bachelor degree program.
For more information, contact the faculty that administers your bachelor degree program.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the mySI-net Undergraduate Diploma Request page.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications must be lodged via SI-net by Friday prior to Orientation week for the relevant semester.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Entry to the Diploma requires admission to a University of Queensland undergraduate degree program and eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
Additional application requirements
Entry to the Diploma requires admission to a University of Queensland degree program and eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program. International students can undertake the concurrent diploma but they must ensure that the programs are completed within the time frame of the student visa.
International students completing year 12 in Australia
Entry to the Diploma requires admission to a University of Queensland degree program and eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: CONCURR
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through Faculty of Arts.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Academic advising
Students should apply for the Diploma in Languages via mySI-net. However, for information about the Diploma in Languages, please contact the Faculty of Arts at arts@uq.edu.au.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5868
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 21800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Diploma in Languages
To complete the Diploma in Languages, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
16 units under the DipLang List in the chosen field.
You cannot transfer credit from the diploma to the bachelor degree program or from the bachelor degree program to the diploma.
If you were to transfer credit from the bachelor degree program to the diploma, you would then have that credit cancelled from the bachelor degree program.
The only exception is if you choose to not complete the diploma, in which case you may be eligible for some credit towards your bachelor degree program.
For more information, contact the faculty that administers your bachelor degree program.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Languages.
