Diploma in Languages
- Degree Structure - Duration
- Up to 6 years part-time
Study a Diploma in Languages through Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury.
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If you are interested in learning or developing further skills in languages and would like to develop cultural competencies in these areas, a language diploma could be for you.
This is a great option if you are studying alongside another degree programme, as you can study up to two languages at the same time and graduate with an additional qualification.
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
The Diploma in Languages can be used as a pathway to a Bachelor of Arts.
UC offers a number of degrees for further study in your chosen language:
Study in languages and culture offers a variety of career opportunities, especially overseas. Graduates may find work in industries such as government, tourism, teaching, foreign trade, media, journalism, and diplomacy. Fluency in multiple languages is a highly employable trait in several occupations.
UC Graduates will also be equipped with cultural awareness, advanced communication, and critical analysis skills.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
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The Diploma in Languages (DipLang) is made up of a minimum total of 120 points of courses, with at least 75 points above 100-level, chosen from Bachelor of Arts language subjects:
The Diploma can be completed part-time within 6 years. Full-time study in the Diploma is unlikely to be an option for everyone. Contact a Student Advisor for more information.
Credit can be transferred to the Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees) provided you have not already graduated with the Diploma.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Languages.