Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA - New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies in Auckland New Zealand | Auckland University of Technology
Auckland University of Technology
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Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
33,900
(c. USD19,646.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
New Zealand Sign Language holds official language status in New Zealand, with proficiency in signing and Deaf culture being valuable across numerous professions.
The NZSL and Deaf Studies program explores communication techniques in New Zealand Sign Language while providing cultural insights for working effectively with Deaf individuals. These signing abilities are sought after throughout New Zealand's social sectors, spanning education, healthcare, legal services, social work, and customer service roles.
Customize your sign language education to align with your interests, pairing it with complementary studies in fields like education, health promotion, or Māori development.
Through AUT's Bachelor of Arts, you can select from diverse specializations including languages, global studies, criminal justice, psychology, event coordination, and teaching. Craft a personalized degree that reflects your passions while gaining comprehensive knowledge about global affairs and your potential impact.
By examining complex social challenges, you'll develop expertise in problem-solving, critical analysis, communication, research, and inquiry. These competencies, combined with practical work experience during your final term, will equip you for rewarding careers both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
International Baccalaureate (IB) with successful completion of a minimum of 24 points.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) with three A-levels including at least one C grade or better. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the application is based.
A minimum of CCC scores (7 points) across the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
Acceptance of the NCUK English for Academic Purposes qualification as an alternative to meeting the English-language requirements, with a minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher, or equivalent, TOEFL IBT 80.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) with three A-levels including at least one C grade or better. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the application is based.
A minimum of CCC scores (7 points) across the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
Acceptance of the NCUK English for Academic Purposes qualification as an alternative to meeting the English-language requirements, with a minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher, or equivalent, TOEFL IBT 80.
Tuition
NZD
33,900