C20059v3 Diploma in Languages
Award(s): Diploma in Languages (DipLang)CRICOS code: 086360J
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Notes
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
The Diploma in Languages is designed to be taken concurrently with an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at UTS. It facilitates university students learning about language and culture and thereby broadens the opportunities associated with their professional degree.
This course allows students to gain exposure to international perspectives and consolidate their linguistic capabilities in a language other than English. Language options include: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Language and culture subjects taken throughout the diploma draw on the UTS Model of Learning, which combines international and intercultural engagement with blended and research-inspired learning.
Career options
Career options are contingent on the concurrent coursework program taken in conjunction with the Diploma in Languages. These options are broadened through the development of capacity to interact and thrive in a global, or globally focused, workplace.
Course intended learning outcomes
| INT.1.1 | Graduates will have the capacity to operate appropriately in intercultural professional contexts |
| INT.1.2 | Graduates will demonstrate the application of international knowledge as adaptable, flexible and resourceful practitioners |
| INT.1.3 | Graduates will have a broad and coherent understanding of the historical, political, cultural, social and economic situations of other countries and societies where their language of study is spoken |
| INT.2.1 | Graduates will be able to creatively design and conduct independent, engaged and ethical research in and about other cultural contexts and societies |
| INT.2.2 | Graduates will possess critical problem-solving and research-led analytical skills in international and intercultural change |
| INT.3.1 | Graduates will be able to personally reflect upon the relationship between diverse cultures in Australia while confidently engaging successfully with cultures overseas, particularly in this region |
| INT.4.1 | Graduates will have the capacity to reflect upon and contextualise Indigenous peoples' experiences and circumstances and integrate the knowledge of Indigenous Australians to professional situations as and when appropriate |
| INT.5.1 | As informed and engaged international citizens, graduates will demonstrate cosmopolitan openness, with an awareness of, and commitment to, ethical practices |
| INT.6.1 | Graduates will possess a high level of oral and written communication skills in English and, where relevant, a developed level of oral and written communication skills in at least one language other than English |
Admission requirements
Applicants for admission must satisfy the selection criteria as specified by the faculty.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis and must be taken concurrently with an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at UTS. Students with no prior language knowledge must commence in Autumn session.
Course structure
Students must complete 48 credit points made up of six subjects drawn from a language option.
Course completion requirements
| CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture) | 48cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
The Diploma in Languages can only be studied concurrently with another undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Students choose from one of six language options offered in the CBK91066 Choice (Language). Below is a sample course program for a full-time student commencing in Autumn session and concurrently enrolled in the Diploma in Languages and the Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) (C10371).
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 54000 Citizenship and Communication | 8cp | |
| 54060 Understanding Digital Audiences | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91131 Stream choices | 16cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture) | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 54001 Digital Literacies | 8cp | |
| 54061 Digital Media: Marketing, Metrics and Data | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91131 Stream choices | 16cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture) | 48cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 54002 Communicating Difference | 8cp | |
| 54062 Digital Experience Design | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91132 Second major | 48cp | |
| CBK91119 Electives | 32cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture) | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 54063 Code as Literacy, Commodity, Infrastructure | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives | 24cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91132 Second major | 48cp | |
| CBK91119 Electives | 32cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture) | 48cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 54064 Digital Publishing for Apps | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives | 24cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91132 Second major | 48cp | |
| CBK91119 Electives | 32cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture) | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 54065 Digital Futures | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives | 24cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91132 Second major | 48cp | |
| CBK91119 Electives | 32cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture) | 48cp | |
Other information
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