Why Study / Key Benefits

• The Diploma in Languages (DipLang) is designed for students who want to develop language proficiency together with cultural competence.
• Students can study one or two languages and can complete the Diploma alongside another degree programme.
• UC describes language study as a way to develop employability, cultural awareness, communication skills and critical-analysis abilities.
• The Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor of Arts and further language, translation, interpreting or postgraduate study.
• Studying two languages can provide an additional qualification alongside another degree, subject to UC's programme requirements.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Diploma consists of 120 points selected from UC's Bachelor of Arts language subjects.

The structure requires:

• 120 points in total.
• At least 75 points above 100-level.
• At least 60 points in language study above 100-level.
• Up to 30 points of non-language study if the student is studying one language only.
• Non-language options can include areas such as culture or history.

Available language areas currently listed by UC are:

• Ancient Greek
• Chinese
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Latin
• Russian
• Spanish
• Te Reo Maori.

Disciplines / Specialisations

Students can specialise in up to two languages:

• Ancient Greek
• Chinese
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Latin
• Russian
• Spanish
• Te Reo Maori.

Programme Highlights

• 120-point Diploma.
• Undergraduate qualification.
• February and July entry.
• Up to two language specialisations.
• Nine language areas currently available.
• At least 75 points must be above 100-level.
• At least 60 points must be language study above 100-level.
• Up to 30 points of non-language study can be included when studying one language.
• Can be completed part-time over up to 6 years.
• Can be studied alongside another degree.
• Provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts.
• Language study develops cultural awareness, communication and critical-analysis skills.

Career Outcomes

UC identifies a wide range of career areas where language and cultural knowledge can be valuable, including:

• Government
• Tourism
• Teaching
• Foreign trade
• Media
• Journalism
• Diplomacy
• International and overseas-facing roles.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The current UC programme page is live and lists the Diploma in Languages as a current qualification.
• UC's current page lists Semester 1 and Semester 2 starts, 120 points and a maximum part-time duration of 6 years.
• UC currently lists nine language areas and permits specialisation in up to two languages.
• The Diploma can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts, and UC permits credit transfer to the BA subject to its regulations and timing requirements.
• Individual language courses may have prerequisites, so applicants should check their previous language study before selecting papers.
• The current Diploma page's reference to postgraduate English requirements is unusual for an undergraduate Diploma. International applicants should confirm the applicable English requirement with UC before relying on either threshold.
• The supplied IPU link is not a source for this programme; it currently describes the Master of Contemporary International Studies, which is no longer accepting new enrolments.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying the Diploma in Languages in New Zealand would normally apply for the Fee Paying Student Visa.

Current Immigration New Zealand requirements include:

• An Offer of Place from an approved education provider.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to pay tuition fees, or an applicable scholarship.
• Evidence of sufficient funds for living expenses or an acceptable sponsor.
• Acceptable medical and travel insurance.
• Evidence of onward travel or funds to purchase onward travel.
• Meeting health and character requirements.
• Genuine intention to study in New Zealand.