Overview

With this option, you will be able to continue learning a language taken at school or start a new language as a beginner while also gaining a separate second degree in another area. Alternatively, you can study only the Diploma of Languages if you are not enrolled in any degree at Griffith University.

Key Facts

The language stream is compulsory for all students in this program and must be completed in one language. Students with prior knowledge of the language are required to have a placement assessment prior to enrolling. Students must undertake a language stream in a language in which they are not native speakers.

The Languages programme from Griffith University is offered on different campuses and in different modes depending on the language of choice. Classes will be face-to-face at Gold Coast, Nathan or South Bank campuses and some languages also offer online options.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Chinese

China Study Tour

Italian

Industry Internship

Eco-Cinema

Japanese

Japanese - Enhanced

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS - 00233E

Applicants seeking admission into the Diploma of Languages for Trimester 2 must be able to provide evidence that they have sufficient proficiency in their chosen language to commence mid-year. Applications for Trimester 2 entry require approval from the Program Director who will assess that a student's proficiency is suitable for mid-year admission to this programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35500 AUD / year

≈ 35500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4800 AUD / year

≈ 4800 AUD / year

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Languages.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Gold Coast

Funding

Scholarships Information

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