Diploma in Modern Languages

About the course

This diploma builds practical communication skills in a modern language while developing understanding of the associated culture. You can study Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish through interactive and immersive learning. The course also offers an optional trimester of study in a country where your chosen language is spoken, supporting real-world language use. This is a Diploma in English & Modern Languages. The programme develops classroom assistance skills, child development knowledge, and educational support practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can use language and intercultural skills to support roles that benefit from communicating across borders and communities. The diploma can complement careers in business, education support, tourism and hospitality, government and community services, and international engagement roles where cultural awareness matters. It may also enhance employability for travel- or client-facing work requiring language capability. This is a Diploma in English & Modern Languages. Preparing graduates for teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles, or degree articulation.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00. Entry is based on recent secondary, higher education (GPA), VET study, work experience, or a bachelor qualification or above with a pre-service teaching qualification.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)