Note: This course is not offered to international students.
This course is tailored for those seeking to enhance their degree with proficiency in a foreign language and cross-cultural understanding. Choosing this course will provide you with a global perspective and strengthen your communication skills in a language other than English. You will be able to choose from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish.
What sets this course apart is that it can be taken concurrently with an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at UTS or another Australian university, or it can be taken as a stand-alone qualification if you already hold an undergraduate degree.
You will gain the ability to navigate diverse intercultural contexts, thus complementing your main field of study. The learning experience combines practical language use with study of the target culture, ensuring that you are well-prepared for the global or globally-focused workplace.
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.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Entry Requirements
You must meet ALL of the following requirements:
IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 79.00 or PTE score of 58.00 or its equivalent.
Applicants for admission must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. For current school leavers concurrent enrolment in a UTS recognised bachelor's degree or above in any Australian institution and one of the following:
a. an ATAR of 80+; or
b. the student has studied the nominated language at HSC or IB level
2. 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:
a. WAM (based on a minimum of 12 credit points) of 65; or
b. ATAR of 80+; or
c. previous study of the nominated language major at HSC or IB level
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:
- 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 with a writing score of 50; or
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Course fees
Course fee
$4,627
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