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Graduate Diploma in Arts

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS (JAPANESE)

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) is a twelve-month, 48 credit point, Japanese language program.

The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) is to provide candidates with one year as a full-time student at a Japanese University with which the University of Wollongong has an exchange agreement. The Diploma is awarded after successful completion of the exchange University's course and examination upon return to the University of Wollongong.

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirement for entry: a degree at Bachelor level, preferably in Japanese language. (This degree is not intended for students whose first language is Japanese).

Course Requirements

Full-time students accepted for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) take the following subject:

JAPA551 Japanese Studies Abroad 48

Assessment
Assessment is conducted at the exchange university in Japan and will depend on the program of study each student selects. After one year of study at the exchange university in Japan, candidates will be required to pass an exit examination at the university of Wollongong. The Graduate Diploma from the University of Wollongong will be awarded upon successful completion of these requirements.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS (MODERN LANGUAGES)

The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Arts is to provide, in a recognised university course, a means for graduates with limited acquaintance with European or Asian languages, thought and culture to acquire competence in these areas at a reasonably advanced level.

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirement for entry: a degree at Bachelor level.

Course Requirements

Students are required to complete 28 credit points from Undergraduate Language subjects. The remaining 20 credit points may be chosen from subjects listed under Modern Languages or other Programs in the Arts Course Structures. These will be approved by the Head of the Modern Languages Program.

Assessment

Assessment is by individual subject and will depend on the student’s pattern of study. The Modern Languages program uses continuous assessment in all its subejcts to ensure that students’ progress in monitored throughout the course.

 
 
 

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