La Trobe University
Diploma in Languages
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)La Trobe's Diploma in Languages lets you study a language alongside your primary degree or as standalone qualification. Whether you're looking to improve your language proficiency or learn an entirely new language, the diploma is the perfect opportunity to build sought-after skills for your future career. Choose from a wide range of languages, including: Chinese, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. You'll also select an entry point that matches your language proficiency, such as beginner, intermediate, advanced and extension studies.
From there, you'll immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of your chosen language. Gain insight into its evolution and application as you develop your written, spoken and comprehension skills. Studying a second language can support a range of exciting careers with an international focus, including international trade, diplomacy or working with multinational companies. Locally, it can also benefit many important health, government and service-based roles that require engagement with multicultural communities.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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 La Trobe University
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