
University of Wollongong
Diploma in Languages
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The globalisation of the economy and culture means that knowledge of a language is more and more in demand. Learning a second language will develop and improve your communication skills and give you a greater understanding of a different country and its culture. Studying a language makes you more employable and will prepare you to work in a multicultural and globalised economy.
In the core subjects you will learn to understand and speak a language in social situations, and you will acquire an understanding of the cultural heritage, history and contemporary society of another country. The Diploma in Languages can be studied by itself or concurrently with another UOW degree; if studied concurrently, you would take one language subject per session, along with the other subjects from your degree. At the completion of your studies at UOW, you will graduate with two awards; your degree and the Diploma in Languages.
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Northfields Ave, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION ADMISSION CRITERIA
Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-ATAR or ATAR-based options.
NON-ATAR ADMISSION OPTIONS
Non-ATAR admissions at UOW take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.
Access UOW
A vast array of experiences and circumstances can impact on your high school studies. Our AccessUOW scheme gives you the opportunity to have your individual circumstances and your achievement in HSC subjects that relate to your chosen degree recognized as part of your application. Once you have applied for your UOW degree through UAC, you’ll automatically be assessed for AccessUOW. A range of personal factors will be taken into account including your geographical location, the school you attended, whether you identify as having a disability and whether you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you fit the criteria for AccessUOW, we will look at your final Year 12 subject results and be in touch to conduct an interview to get to know you and assess your application.
Portfolio admission
Students may gain admission to UOW on the basis of an interview and completed portfolio that meets the Australian Qualifications Framework, including portfolios from a Big Picture Education Australia school.
Woolyungah Indigenous Centre’s Indigenous Admissions Program
IAP is an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians over the age of 17, who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Students who have completed the IAP will be considered for admission into this course after an application and interview where both academic and non-academic qualities are assessed.
ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS
Guaranteed entry selection ranks
Entry to this course can be gained with:
- Minimum ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Interstate equivalent (such as Victoria’s ENTER or Queensland OP)
- Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12
The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 70 or an IB of 25. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.
Adjustment factors
Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES
The University assumes students will have studied any two units of English. Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced and any two units of a language.
OTHER ADMISSION CRITERIA
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
Applicants who have completed a minimum of an AQF Certificate IV will be considered for admission to this degree. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank, in order for UOW to assess whether you meet the minimum ATAR-SR (which is stated above).
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.
WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE
Admission to UOW is based on your academic qualifications, and generally your work or life experience is not taken into account. Students wishing to undertake this course, but who do not meet academic requirements are advised to apply for a pathway program that UOW recognizes, such as a UOW College pathway program, or the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for people over 21 years of age by 1 March in the year of enrollment) or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Languages will prepare you for the following roles.
Language Teacher
Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many languag...
Language Specialist
Language Specialists are bilingual or multilingual business professionals who are dedicated to the communication process, especially across culture...
Linguist
A Linguist studies language and its structure, including the study of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and morphology. You might work in research, tra...
About University of Wollongong
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