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Lincoln University

Christchurch , South Island ,New Zealand

Graduate Certificate in Academic English

The Graduate Certificate in Academic English provides a language and study skills bridge to postgraduate study for students with an undergraduate degree who have yet to meet English Language admission requirements. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will be eligible to enter postgraduate study at Lincoln University.

This graduate certificate is the only one of its kind offered by a New Zealand university and is a CUAP-approved qualification. Where a New Zealand university course requires an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, the Graduate Certificate provides this.

Students who study the Graduate Certificate in Academic English prepare for postgraduate study not only in English Language but also in academic skills, connecting them through their course resources to their intended areas of future study in Lincoln University’s faculties (visit www.lincoln.ac.nz/faculties for more information about our faculties).

Prospective students who wish to enter the Graduate Certificate in Academic English but who do not yet meet the required English Language admission level may enrol in Lincoln University’s English Language Programme first.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

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

The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:

  • Agriculture and horticulture
  • Society, tourism and sport
  • Science
  • Environment
  • Design and technology
  • Business and commerce.

Recruitment
We advise on effective ways of connecting with Lincoln students and graduates, and for raising your profile. We offer a range of services to help you:

  • NZUniCareerHub to advertise your graduate programmes/vacancies/internships/scholarships to students and graduates
  • Targeted email alerts
  • Presentations, drop-ins and information sessions on-campus
  • Career and networking events
  • Poster distribution - electronic and paper (A4 only)
  • Interviews on-campus.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in New Zealand, or an approved equivalent status (ad eundem statum)
  • English Language Proficiency to level 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent.

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  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 06 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 14550 NZD
    Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
    Application Fee: N/A
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