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Diploma in Language (DipLang)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2024

Campus

University of Otago

Summary

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.

Entry criteria

We recognise many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.

We also accept the following international qualifications:

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
  • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5). IELTS Online is also accepted.
  • Internet-based TOEFL - Score of 80 (writing 20)
  • Paper-based TOEFL - Score of 550 (TWE 4.5)
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) & Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
  • CIE - E grade or higher in any one of AS English Language, AS Literature in English or AS Language & Literature in English; OR meeting the NCEA literacy requirements
  • GCE A or AS English Language, Literature in English, Language and Literature in English & GCE AS level General Paper (English) - Grade C or higher
  • IB - English at Higher or Standard level in Language A: literature, Language A: language and literature, or at Higher Level in Language B
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 50 with no communicative skills score below 42.
  • LanguageCert - International ESOL: C1 Expert (LRWS) with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
  • NZCEL - NZCEL 4 Academic endorsement
  • University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA) pathway programmes - Successful completion of the English Pathway for Undergraduate Studies (EPUS) with a C Grade
  • University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) - Successful completion of the certificate with a C Grade

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