Master of Language and Culture
Study the AUT Master of Language and Culture and further your understanding of multilingualism, cultural competency, discourse, language education, translation, and interpreting.
Unique in New Zealand, this new master’s degree provides a fresh and flexible approach to applied and sociolinguistics. You conduct in-depth research and develop high-level reflective, critical, analytical and research tools in your chosen field of language and culture.
The Master of Language and Culture is suitable for professionals and graduates with a background in languages, applied and sociolinguistics, education, translation, and interpreting.
Part-time available
Campus Information
AUT CITY CAMPUS
Our City Campus is in the heart of Auckland. It is AUT’s biggest campus and home to most academic units and the central administration, including the Vice-Chancellor’s office.
Intakes
- March Deadline: May
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
With the growth of linguistic and cultural diversity, there’s an urgent demand for graduates who can analyse and apply their advanced professional practice and research to our changed societal conditions.
An advanced understanding of multilingualism and intercultural communication is required in many fields, including:
- Language teaching and education
- Language and cultural policy analysis
- Interpreting (including NZ Sign Language Interpreting)
- Translation
- Research
- Management
- Industry training
- Human resources
- Diplomacy
- NGO positions
PSW Opportunity
3 years
Your qualification at level 7 or higher is acceptable if your course lasted 30 weeks or more.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Minimum entry requirements
- A relevant bachelor’s degree with a B grade average or higher in papers at level 7 or equivalent
An applicant’s course of study must be approved by the programme leader prior to enrolment.
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who doesn’t meet the requirements above but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience, may be considered for admission.
- Course Code: AK1049
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
34055 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A