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Applied Language Studies

Auckland University of Technology
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Tuition EUR 18,125 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,191 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Language Studies at Auckland University of Technology is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Language Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 18,125 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,191 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Language Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. LING810 Language Analysis
  2. LING811 Language, Culture and Communication
  3. LING812 Discourse Analysis
  4. LING820 Specialty Reading Paper
  5. TRIN802 Translation: A Critical Approach
  6. ENMS802 Language in Virtual Worlds: Presence, Theory, Practice
  7. TRIN801 Interpreting: A Critical Approach
  8. LING814 Special Topic in Applied Language Studies

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students need to have:A relevant undergraduate degree with B pass average or betterAcademic IELTS of 6.5 overall with not less than 6 in each band.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,125 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,191 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 18,125 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,191 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Auckland University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Auckland University of Technology

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Auckland, New Zealand

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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