Study language and culture
Study language and culture at AUT, and learn to understand the importance of communicating successfully in both local and global environments and the key role that culture plays. You’ll have many opportunities to practise your skills in our interactive learning environment or during workplace experience in an industry or community organisation.
AUT's language and culture programmes focus on language in its widest sense. Our courses cover the study of languages including New Zealand Sign Language and Spanish, as well as the areas of creative writing, interpreting, international studies and the importance of intercultural competencies.
Undergraduate study in language and culture will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.
Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Conjoint Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Programmes
Studying a bachelor’s degree? You can also study:
You can study language and culture subjects as part of many AUT bachelor’s degrees, not just the ones listed above. Choose either a major (a main subject you specialise in), a minor (a smaller subject) or an elective course:
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Postgraduate study in language and culture will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.
A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.
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Beginner to pre-intermediate level
Intermediate level or above
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AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers with the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.
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Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
WB Building, Level 4
Wellesley Street
Auckland City
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