Overview
Language and Culture from Auckland University of Technology 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.Careers
- 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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Language and Culture Research Methods
- Multilingualism, Diversity and Intercultural Communication
- Reading Paper
- Project: Language and Culture
- Language Analysis
- Discourse Analysis
- The Language Learner
- Curriculum Design and Assessment
- Contemporary Approaches and Issues in Language Teaching
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Starting
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International applications will be processed up to the start of the semester depending on availability.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History Languages View 70 other Masters in Languages in New ZealandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A relevant bachelor’s degree with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher
Tuition Fee
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International
21517 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21517 USD per year during 18 months. -
National
5602 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5602 USD per year during 18 months.
- Domestic 8957 NZD per year
- International 34400 NZD per year
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.