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Diploma of Language Studies

Course resolutions

This page was first published on 13 November 2025 and was last amended on 2 July 2026.
View details of the changes below.

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the ±¬ÁÏÍõ (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, ±¬ÁÏÍõ (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: 

1 Course codes

Code
Course title
DLLANSTD-04Diploma of Language Studies

2 Attendance pattern

(1) The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate's choice.

3 Admission to candidature

(1)ÌýAdmission to candidature for the Diploma of Language Studies requires the applicant to:

(²¹)Ìýbe enrolled in an undergraduate degree or combined degree program at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ and have approval for concurrent enrolment from the Associate Deans of the Faculties; or

(²ú)Ìýbe enrolled in an undergraduate degree or combined degree program at another recognised tertiary institution; or

(³¦)Ìýhave been awarded, or be eligible for the award of, an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution: or

(d) have been awarded, or be eligible for the award of, a postgraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution

4 Enrolment restrictions

(1) A student may not enrol concurrently in two diploma courses unless, due to exceptional circumstances, permission has been granted by the Dean.

5 Requirements for award

(1)ÌýThe units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in Table A of the Bachelor of Arts.

(2)ÌýTo qualify for the award of the Diploma of Language Studies, a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points chosen from any of the subject areas listed in section 6 below, which may include an optional major or minor.

(3)ÌýThe requirements for a major or minor are set out in the Unit of Study Tables for Table A of the Bachelor of Arts.

6 Majors and minors

(1)ÌýCompletion of a major or minor is an optional requirement of the course. The majors and minors available are:

(a) Ancient Greek

(b) Arabic Language and Cultures

(³¦)ÌýChinese Studies

(d) French and Francophone Studies

(±ð)ÌýGermanic Studies

(f) Modern Greek Studies

(g) Hebrew (Modern)

(³ó)ÌýIndonesian Studies

(¾±)ÌýItalian Studies

(j) Japanese Studies

(°ì)ÌýKorean Studies

(±ô)ÌýLatin

(³¾)ÌýSanskrit (minor only)

(n) Spanish and Latin American Studies

(2)ÌýAdditional language units of study are available from the following subject areas:

(a) Tibetan

(b) Classical Hebrew 

7 Award of the diploma

(1)ÌýThe Diploma of Language Studies is awarded in a Pass grade only.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)ÌýThese resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2026.

(2)ÌýCandidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2026 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

Post-publication amendments

DateOriginal publicationPost-publication amendment
02/07/2026Clause 6(1)(a) published as:
"Greek (Ancient)"
Clause 6(1)(a) amended to:
"Ancient Greek"
02/07/2026Clause 9(1) published as:
"These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2018."
Clause 9(1) amended to:
"These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2026."
02/07/2026Clause 9(2) published as:
"Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2023 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time."
Clause 9(2) amended to:
"Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2026 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement."