Overview

Proficiency in other languages will enrich your personal growth and develop in-demand skills – opening many doors to diverse careers and unique opportunities. As part of this exciting diploma, students will be able to study a range of languages. You’ll learn how to read, write, and speak the language of your choice, while learning more about the relevant culture.

Language graduates often cite great personal satisfaction as one of the many rewards. Gain a deeper appreciation of cultural differences that open your mind and future to exciting opportunities in Australia and overseas.

Studying the Diploma in Languages at University of Newcastle unlocks opportunities to careers involving travel, overseas postings and teaching, along with opportunities in sectors that have foreign language clients, markets, and stakeholders.

Majors

Areas of study

Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Auslan.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Graduates enjoy diverse career opportunities, with their qualification and language skills opening doors in Australia and around the world. Career pathways include roles in commercial industries, education, government, journalism, language translation, law, and policy development.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer<5<5
Median rank to receive an offer<5<5
Lowest rank to receive an offer<5<5

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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