Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Latin programme from Victoria University of Wellington can be completed in two trimesters when studied full time, or in up to four years if you're studying part time.

Key Facts

You don't need to have a Bachelor of Arts to complete a GDipArts—graduates with any undergraduate degree can enroll.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learn the ancient language at the root of many modern English words. Read, translate and interpret texts by great writers and orators like Cicero, Virgil and Catullus.

You'll read Roman literature, history and philosophy in the original language, gaining a greater appreciation for the shades of meaning in the text.

Develop a better understanding of the history and origins of the English language, improve your vocabulary and enhance your writing and communication skills.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Language Studies View 36 other Masters in Language Studies in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent

"IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)"

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35350 NZD / year

≈ 35350 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

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Funding

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