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Literature

University of Auckland
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 22,833 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,112 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MLitt
Duration 12 months
Deadline Dec, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Literature at University of Auckland is a MLitt programme in Humanities over 12 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 Literature 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 22,833 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,112 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Literature 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. Applied Linguistics
  2. Interpreting
  3. Latin
  4. Languages and Literature

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements
  • A completed Masters degree with First or Second Class Honours
  • Approval of the relevant Head of School or nominee.
  • You must have completed a bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in Stage III courses relevant to your specialisation.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 22,833 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,112 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 22,833 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,112 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Auckland 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 University of Auckland

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University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Dec, 2026
  • Start Date Mar, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months