Diploma in Languages (DipLang)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
2 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
1602
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 5
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via 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.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: Ask HASS Online
Phone: +61 7 3365 1333
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2025
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
1602
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- admission to a University of Queensland undergraduate degree program, or the integrated Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering (BE(Hons)/ME) program; and
- eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
AQF level
AQF level 5
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
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 program, the "parent" program. Students will complete a program which is equivalent to two minors or one major in language(s) other than English. 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.
What you can study
Languages available: Ancient Greek, Chinese, Chinese Translation and Interpreting, French, French Advanced, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Japanese Advanced, Korean, Latin, Russian (Minor only) and Spanish.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Languages.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
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.
Diploma in Languages
- Ancient Greek / Minor
- Chinese / Minor
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Minor
- French / Minor
- French Advanced / Minor
- German / Minor
- Indonesian / Minor
- Japanese / Minor
- Japanese Advanced / Minor
- Korean / Minor
- Latin / Minor
- Russian Minor
- Spanish / Minor
Dual degree programs for the Diploma in Languages
- Bachelor of Business Management / Diploma in Languages
- Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Diploma in Languages
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via 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
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- admission to a University of Queensland undergraduate degree program, or the integrated Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering (BE(Hons)/ME) program; and
- eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Diploma in Languages
To complete the Diploma in Languages
To graduate with a Diploma in Languages a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
