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Diploma of Languages
This diploma lets you learn a new language over one year full time.
- How long it takes
- 1 year
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 80.55
- Lowest offered at The Australian National University, 2023
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 6 providers
- 5 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Languages asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how languages work
- curiosity about other cultures and ways of life
- a willingness to practise speaking and listening
- patience with learning new words and grammar
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Diploma or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Languages is a higher level qualification than the Diploma of Languages. The two qualifications share the same subject area.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jul 2027
- Fee
- $4,800 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, NT
4.2from 619 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
Ballarat, Melbourne, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Website for The Australian National University (opens in a new tab)
The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
4.4from 702 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 80.55 lowest
- (90.55 median, 2023)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- People are friendly and supportive
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Diploma of Languages.
- Speaking and listening
- Reading and writing
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Language and culture
- Sequential language courses
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Languages?
The Bachelor of Languages is a higher level qualification than the Diploma of Languages. The two qualifications share the same subject area.