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This course information is for local students only

Year

2010

Award

Diploma in Languages

Length

An additional year of study combined with an undergraduate degree program.

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This course allows students to acquire a language qualification while completing their undergraduate degree. Studied concurrently with any Bachelor's degree, the program involves a three-year sequence in one language at beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Languages available are: Chinese, French (post-VCE only), Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. In addition to practical language skills, the course offers the opportunity to acquire a basic understanding of the culture and of the society associated with that language. Students are encouraged to apply for language scholarships, and in-country language programs conducted in selected Asian and European countries.

Course structure

Students are expected to complete a minimum of 120 credit points over three years. This normally equates to two language subjects in first and second year, and three in third year.

Contact hours

Approximately 6-8 contact hours per week in addition to the contact requirement of the Bachelor's degree.

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Major areas of study

Chinese, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, French (post VCE), Spanish.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Direct Application to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - see contact details below.

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

Selection

Current enrolment in a La Trobe University undergraduate degree.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge of a language is required to enter the beginners' stream. Students who have completed VCE language studies enter the advanced stream.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Additional information

Students may apply for the Diploma in Languages once enrolled in an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University. Application forms are available from the Faculty Office, on the third floor of the Humanities 3 building. Office hours: 10.00a -4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Career opportunities

Multinational corporations, accounting, management consultants, legal firms, and health and welfare agencies are among those seeking graduates with specialist language skills. The tourism, hospitality and travel industries, as well as multicultural radio, television, publicity and journalism, also offer employment opportunities.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/courses/undergraduate.html

Contact information

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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:
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All students may pay a Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for Overseas Student Health Cover