Overview

Do you want to develop your language skills to build a global career? Whether you’re brushing up or starting from scratch with a whole new language, Deakin's Diploma of Spanish is a great complement to your studies in any discipline.

Through this diploma, you will learn communication skills in Spanish and develop an understanding of Spanish culture and ways of life, plus you'll gain a global perspective and boost your employability.   
 
Gain fluency by taking part in activities across a range of topics focusing on grammar, lexicons, vocabulary and sentence structure. You will also learn about cultural, historical sociolinguistic and political dimensions of the societies and cultures that make up the Spanish speaking world. 

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Certificate IV: or higher, or concurrent Bachelor study.

Majors

Spanish.

Potential Career Outcomes

The Diploma of Spanish will equip you with skills in the Spanish language that will give you a competitive edge and expand your employment options far beyond Australia to exciting and challenging positions in Latin America and Spain.
 
Adding an international aspect to your degree can offer career opportunities in: 
  • the arts 
  • business or trade 
  • diplomacy or security 
  • education 
  • foreign policy 
  • health 
  • international development 
  • IT or engineering 
  • sciences.  

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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