Graduate Diploma in Arts - Academic English Studies and Linguistics in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

University of Auckland | Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 41,180
(c. USD23,933.57)
Attendance
Full-time

This adaptable diploma program allows graduates to pursue Arts courses after completing their initial degree, serving as an excellent bridge to postgraduate education. Designed for degree holders interested in Arts subjects, this program enables you to qualify for advanced studies by taking intermediate and upper-level undergraduate courses in your chosen field. It's an ideal option to deepen your expertise in a particular area, whether for personal growth or career advancement. The diploma lets you augment your existing qualifications with specialized courses tailored to your professional aspirations or further academic pursuits. For those aiming to transition into our postgraduate offerings, this graduate diploma provides the perfect stepping stone.

Your coursework will include Stage II Academic English Studies (ACADENG) classes specifically designed for non-native English speakers. Should your English proficiency not meet the Stage II requirements, you'll first complete Stage I ACADENG courses. The program combines academic English instruction with linguistic structure analysis (covering phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics). Additionally, you'll explore fundamental theories related to language acquisition and pedagogy.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You must have completed a bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognised university (or similar institution).

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.

Tuition NZD 41,180

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