Diploma of Indonesian
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Diploma of Indonesian |
| Deakin course code | A223 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 3 years part-time |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2025. 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 |
- 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
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.
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) in their first study period
- 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
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 ^ |
Notes:
* AIX300 replaces AIF321 and AIF323
^ AIX301 replaces AIF320
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.