Diploma in Modern Languages

Open enrolment subjects

Students must complete two subjects at 100-level in their chosen language in order to gain admission into the Diploma in Modern Languages and continue with prescribed subjects.

Chinese

• CHIN101 Chinese Language 1A
• CHIN102 Chinese Language 1B

French

• FREN101 French Language 1A
• FREN102 French Language 1B

German

• GRMN101 German Language 1A
• GRMN102 German Language 1B

Indonesian

• INDN101 Indonesian Language 1A
• INDN102 Indonesian Language 1B

Italian

• ITAL101 Italian Language 1A
• ITAL102 Italian Language 1B

Japanese

• JAPN101 Japanese Language 1A
• JAPN102 Japanese Language 1B

English Proficiency Requirements

At least one of the following criteria must be met:

1. English is the applicant's first language; or
2. Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an AQF award or an award recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or
3. A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or
4. An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50; or
5. Satisfactory completion of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program:
   1. at the University of New England English Language Centre; or
   2. an equivalent EAP program at an Australian university NEAS-accredited English Language Centre (subject to certification from the university concerned that satisfactory completion of that university's EAP program would entitle the applicant to be accepted into a comparable award-bearing program at that university); or
   3. at a non-university NEAS-accredited English Language Provider that has a formal agreement with UNE under which it provides an equivalent EAP Program; or
   4. a NEAS-accredited TAFE NSW EAP Program.

More detailed information regarding these requirements can be viewed here:

UNE English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

On campus requirements

Depending on subject choice, intensive school attendance may be required.

Students admitted to the degree with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this degree may be eligible for advanced standing. For more information on Advanced Standing or Recognition of Prior Learning, please visit:  UNE Advanced Standing

This degree enables students to communicate and to become proficient in one language (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese) and culture. This gives graduates a competitive advantage in a variety of workplaces, whether in Australia or overseas. 

Recommended Study Pattern

• Complete two subjects at 100-level from your chosen language.
• Complete six prescribed subjects from the same language major.

To access the course rules and plans go to the UNE Course Handbook.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass subjects to value of 48 credit points (8 subjects) in one language as identified in the program of study for each language.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Students can choose from the following majors:

• Chinese
• French
• German
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese

Students must contact UNE with their intent to graduate. 
UNE Graduation