Diploma of Indonesian
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Diploma of Indonesian |
| Deakin course code | A223 |
| Course Credit Points | 8 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2017 onwards |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)^, Online |
| Campus note | ^ Waurn Ponds (Geelong) offering offered to continuing students only |
| Duration | 3 years part-time |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | This course map is for students commencing from Trimester 1 2026 Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5 |
| Supplementary Information | Geelong Waurn Ponds offering available to students who commenced prior to 2026. |
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Whether you are brushing up or starting from scratch with a whole new language, Deakin's Diploma of Indonesian is designed to sharpen your language skills and deepen your cultural understanding.
Language proficiency is developed across a range of topics that develop an understanding of Indonesia’s diverse cultures. You will learn transferrable communication skills in Indonesian and develop an understanding of Indonesian cultures and ways of life.
Indonesia is of great strategic importance for Australia. Through positive international relations, there are opportunities in business, joint law enforcement, defence, environmental protection, health sciences, education, tourism, sport and diverse forms of cultural engagement.
Do you want to develop your language skills to build a global career?
Studying Indonesian provides opportunities to develop intercultural awareness and boost your employability.
Different streams within the Diploma of Indonesian are designed for students with no prior knowledge of Indonesian as well as for those who have studied Indonesian at year 12 level, or the equivalent.
Rich opportunities for Indonesian in-country language study and internships supported with travel grants gives you the opportunity to spend time in Indonesia engaging the language and culture in real world situations.
Career opportunities
Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.* With us you can step-into your future with confidence. The Diploma of Indonesian gives you a competitive edge in employability - both in Australia and overseas.
International corporations and employers in Australia are seeking graduates with the capabilities to work effectively in culturally diverse settings. Adding an international aspect to your degree can open doors to better career opportunities in:
- the environment and conservation
- business or trade
- defence and security
- education
- foreign policy and diplomacy
- international development and aid
- IT or engineering
- sciences (eg health sciences and sports sciences).
Adding a Diploma of Indonesian offers a demonstrable qualification and allows you to stand out from the crowd.
For more information go to DeakinTALENT.
*Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT). The #1 graduate employment is based on overall employment for domestic undergraduates of Victorian universities, 4–6 months after course completion, with an equal overall employment rate with Monash University.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Critically analyse language systems (pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and sociolinguistic practices) and culture, and apply these to the language of study |
| Communication | Communicate effectively in the language of study in a range of contexts using appropriate grammar, syntax, pronunciation and sociolinguistic practices in the language of study |
| Digital literacy | Evaluate online technologies and new media for engagement with authentic material in the language of study, as well as for autonomous language study |
| Critical thinking | Critically evaluate information relating to and expressed in the language of study including analysing relevant socio-cultural contexts |
| Problem solving | Identify linguistic and sociolinguistic problems and apply knowledge of the systems of the language of study to propose solutions |
| Self-management | Apply a range of short- and long-term strategies in order to maintain and progress engagement with the language of study |
| Teamwork | Collaborate with others to address challenges in specific cultural and linguistic contexts |
| Global citizenship | Using the language of study, analyse issues in diverse global contexts |
Approved by Faculty Board November 2021
Course rules
To complete the Diploma of Indonesian students must pass 8 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) to be completed in the first trimester of study
- 8 credit points of core units.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.
Note: This course is part-time only.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Indonesian major sequence
For students with no prior language study.
Level 1
| AIF142 | Introduction to the Indonesian Language |
| AIF146 | Our Northern Neighbour: Understanding Indonesia |
Level 2
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian |
| AIF242 | Contextualising Indonesian Language |
Level 3
| AIF341 | Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points) |
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points) |
Note: Approved Study Abroad may replace either AIF341 or AIF342
Indonesian major sequence
For students who have completed Indonesian at Year 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Level 1
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian |
| AIF242 | Contextualising Indonesian Language |
Level 2
| AIF341 | Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points) |
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points) |
Level 3
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages |
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages |
AIF321 Contemporary Issues in Indonesia [No longer available for enrolment, AIX300 replaces this unit]
AIF323 Indonesian Translation: Theory and Practice [No longer available for enrolment, AIX300 replaces this unit]
AIF320 Indonesian Society Through Literature [No longer available for enrolment, AIX301 replaces this unit]
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin.