2021 Changes for the Diploma in Languages
We have recently completed a review of the concurrent Diploma in Languages and have made some changes to this program for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021.
Some of the changes were made to standardise aspects of UQ programs, including minimum requirements for the study of Level 3 courses. Other changes were made to ensure that we have a sustainable suite of program, plan and course offerings.
When viewing the 2020 Diploma in Languages course list on the Programs and Courses website, you can change which year you are viewing using the dropdown box near the top right of the list to compare the 2021 DipLang with the pre-2021 program.
As a continuing student, your choice of Language Major will determine to what extent you are affected by these changes but please be assured that you will be able to complete the Major you have commenced.
We are here to help you plan your enrolment for 2021.
5. Frequently asked questions
How can I view the course lists from previous years, and for 2021?
When viewing the 2020 Diploma in Languages course list on the Programs and Courses website, you can change which year you are viewing using the dropdown box near the top right of the list to compare the 2021 DipLang with the pre-2021 program.
Can I change from French to French Advanced (or from Japanese to Japanese Advanced)?
Yes, if the courses you have already completed appear on the 2021 Advanced Major course list you can make this change and you can update your plan in your mySI-net account.
My DipLang Major is no longer offered from 2021, can I still complete it?
Yes! If you commenced your plan prior to 2021 you can complete the plan guided by the courses included on the pre-2021 course list. If any of your compulsory courses have been discontinued, please refer to discontinued courses and their approved replacement courses to assist with your enrolment
My DipLang plan course list has changed. Do I follow the old or new course list? Can new courses fit into my old plan course list?
You can choose courses from either list but you must ensure you are completing the required compulsory courses and sufficient level 2 and level 3 courses to satisfy the requirements of the program in which you are enrolled. Refer to our advice in section 3.
If your plan is still offered in your program in 2021, you can fit new courses into your old course list if they are at the appropriate level. For example, if you have space for 2 units of optional level 3 courses, you can choose to take a new level 3 course to fill that requirement of the program.
A compulsory course in my plan is no longer offered, can I still complete my plan?
Yes. If any of your compulsory courses have been discontinued, please refer to discontinued courses and their approved replacement courses to assist with your enrolment
The approved replacement course for my compulsory course does not work in my situation, what do I do now?
If the recommended replacement course do not work in your situation (e.g. it won’t be offered again before you are due to graduate, or you are unable to meet the prerequisites), please contact the Student Administration team for assistance.
What if there are ‘leftover’ courses when I try to fit my old courses in the new course list?
If a course fits into your old list, we will try to make sure it fits into your new list. If it isn’t clear where a course should be counted, please contact the Student Administration team for assistance.
There is a new course that seems very similar to a discontinued course, why is that?
Some courses that have been discontinued have been redesigned – perhaps to be offered at a different year level than before, or to incorporate content from another discontinued course. If the old and new courses are very similar, they will be marked as incompatible (Inc) meaning you cannot complete the new course if you have already completed the incompatible course, as you have already completed this content.
My compulsory course is now offered in a different semester and I can’t fit it in before I expect to graduate, what are my options?
Sometimes there is more than one alternative course, including at least one course in each semester. If there is only one alternative course, but taking it would affect your expected graduation semester, please contact the Student Administration team for assistance.
Will any of the discontinued courses/plans ever be offered again?
Possibly. The popularity of fields of study vary over time. If demand for a particular study area or plan increases, the School that teaches in that area can propose to (re)introduce plans or courses.