Diploma in Languages

Note

This course is not offered to international students.

The Diploma in Languages is designed to be taken concurrently with an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at UTS or another Australian university or as further learning. It facilitates university students learning about language and culture and contemporary societies and broadens the opportunities associated with their professional degree or other studies.

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 research-inspired learning.

Study plan

Curent students undertake the Diploma in Languages concurrently with another undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Students choose from one of six language options offered in the CBK91856 Choice (Language). Below is a sample course program for a full-time UTS student commencing in Autumn session and concurrently enrolled in the Diploma in Languages and the Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) (C10371).

First year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Japanese Language and Culture 3	97203	8

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Japanese Language and Culture 4	97204	8

Second year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Japanese Language and Culture 5	97205	8

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Japanese Language and Culture 6	97206	8

Summer session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
In-country Language and Culture Study	977913	8

Third year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Intercultural Communication	99218	8

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas. It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of Study	Amount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture	$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science	$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology	$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture	$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $774. The total credit points are 48.

All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Career options are contingent on the concurrent coursework program taken in conjunction with the Diploma in Languages or previous studies. These options are broadened through the development of capacity to interact and thrive in a global, or globally focused, workplace.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete 48 credit points made up of six subjects drawn from a single language stream.

Course completion requirements

Requirement	Credit Points
CBK91856 Choice (Language and Culture)	48
Total	48

Additional information

Course duration

This course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis. Students with no prior language knowledge must commence in Autumn session. Students may accelerate their studies to two-years by undertaking approved Summer and July session subjects.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants for admission must satisfy the selection criteria as specified by the faculty.

The Diploma is available to domestic (undergraduate and postgraduate) students only.

Applicants for admission must satisfy one of the following criteria:

For current school leavers concurrent enrolment in a UTS recognised bachelor's degree or above in any Australian institution and one of the following:
- an ATAR of 80+; or
- the student has studied the nominated language at HSC or IB level;
For non-current school leavers completion of a UTS recognised bachelor's degree or above in an Australian institution (or equivalent), or concurrent enrolment in a bachelor level degree at an Australian institution and one of the following:
- WAM (based on a minimum of 12 credit points) of 65; or
- ATAR of 80+; or
- previous study of the nominated language major at HSC or IB level

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.
If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have completed relevant University level language studies may be eligible for up to 32 credit points of recognition of prior learning. Applicants must indicate their intention to apply for recognition of prior learning at the time of application and need to demonstrate linguistic proficiency equivalent to the learning being credited.

UTS students who have completed Language and Culture subjects as a sub-major or electives in their professional degrees can cross-credit up to 24 credit points to the Diploma in Languages.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

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Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For International Studies students

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Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

admission requirements for this course.
These can be found on the overview tab and there may also be additional entry requirements
required levels of English proficiency for the course you're interested in.
recognition of prior learning guidelines if you've undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.

How to apply

Application is made directly to UTS, using the relevant direct application form.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8	UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21	UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)

DECEMBER 2024
5	UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18	UTS Info Day
18	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (December Round 2)

JANUARY 2025
2	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9	UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)

FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14	Autumn session orientation
6	UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13	UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17	Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27	Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)

MARCH 2025
3	Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6	UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20	Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For International Studies students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For International Studies students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

admission requirements for this course.
These can be found on the overview tab and there may also be additional entry requirements.
required levels of English proficiency for the course you’re interested in.
recognition of prior learning guidelines if you’ve undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

This course is not available to international applicants. UTS International has information on all courses available to international applicants wishing to study at UTS.