University
University of OtagoThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2024
Campus
University of Otago
The Diploma in Language (DipLang) is a recognised and endorsed qualification for students who wish to complete a programme of study in one of the five core languages taught in the Department of Languages and Cultures: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Programme 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.
We recognise many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.
We also accept the following international qualifications:
English language requirements
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