About this program
The Diploma in Language (DipLang) is a recognised and endorsed qualification for students who wish to complete a Program of study in one of the five core languages taught in the Department of Languages and Cultures: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Program Requirements :
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in Chinese Papers Seven of: CHIN 131 Introductory Chinese 1, CHIN 132 Introductory Chinese 2, CHIN 231 Intermediate Chinese 1, CHIN 232 Intermediate Chinese 2, CHIN 250 Practical Chinese: Chinese/English Translation, CHIN 334 Advanced Chinese 1, CHIN 335 Advanced Chinese 2, CHIN 344 Chinese Language and Culture. Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned.
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in French Papers Seven of: FREN 131 Introductory French 1, FREN 132 Introductory French 2, FREN 232 Intermediate French, FREN 233 French for Professional Purposes, FREN 333 Advanced French 1, FREN 334 Advanced French 2, FREN 335 Advanced French 3, FREN 336 Advanced French 4. Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned.
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in German Papers Seven of: GERM 131 Introductory German 1, GERM 132 Introductory German 2, GERM 230 German Language 3, GERM 231 Intermediate German 1, GERM 331 Intermediate German 2, GERM 333 German for Professional Purposes, GERM 334 Advanced German 1, GERM 335 Advanced German 2. Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned.
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in Japanese Papers Seven of: JAPA 131 Introductory Japanese 1, JAPA 132 Introductory Japanese 2, JAPA 231 Intermediate Japanese, JAPA 233 Business and Professional Japanese, JAPA 331 Advanced Japanese 1, JAPA 332 Advanced Japanese 2, JAPA 334 Advanced Japanese 3, JAPA 351 The Structure of the Japanese Language. Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned.
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in Spanish Papers: SPAN 131 Introductory Spanish 1, SPAN 132 Introductory Spanish 2, SPAN 231 Intermediate Spanish 1, SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish 2, SPAN 233 Business Spanish, SPAN 331 Advanced Spanish 1, SPAN 332 Advanced Spanish 2. Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned.
Admission requirements
- The minimum requirement for students is the completion of a high school qualification plus satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution or successful completion of New Zealand Foundation Year Program.
- We also accept the following International qualifications: International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8.
If your first language is not English you need to meet our English language requirements as follows: IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5); Internet-based TOEFL: Score of 80 (writing 20), Paper-based TOEFL: Score of 550 (TWE 4.5); we also accept a number of other English language tests. Due to COVID-19, we currently accept IELTS Indicator Test, and TOEFL iBT Special home Edition.
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Program content
Every Program for the diploma
- shall consist of papers worth not less than 126 points, including at least 36 at 300-level,
- shall satisfy the requirements for at least one endorsement as specified in theschedule of endorsed optionsfor the diploma.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); scanned copies of the relevant official transcripts of previous university study; and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31.
Tuition
International tuition fees per year: 31366 NZD
Career paths
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in Chinese Papers Seven of:
- Introductory Chinese 1
- Introductory Chinese 2
- Intermediate Chinese 1
- Intermediate Chinese 2
- Practical Chinese: Chinese/English Translation
- Advanced Chinese 1
- Advanced Chinese 2
- Chinese Language and Culture
Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in French Papers Seven of:
- Introductory French 1
- Introductory French 2
- Intermediate French
- French for Professional Purposes
- Advanced French 1
- Advanced French 2
- Advanced French 3
- Advanced French 4
Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in German Papers Seven of:
- Introductory German 1
- Introductory German 2
- German Language 3
- Intermediate German 1
- Intermediate German 2
- German for Professional Purposes
- Advanced German 1
- Advanced German 2
Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in Japanese Papers Seven of:
- Introductory Japanese 1
- Introductory Japanese 2
- Intermediate Japanese
- Business and Professional Japanese
- Advanced Japanese 1
- Advanced Japanese 2
- Advanced Japanese 3
- The Structure of the Japanese Language
Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned
Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in Spanish Papers:
- Introductory Spanish 1
- Introductory Spanish 2
- Intermediate Spanish 1
- Intermediate Spanish 2
- Advanced Spanish 1
- Advanced Spanish 2
- And one further 200-level SPAN paper
Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned.
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