The programmes listed below have higher English language requirements due to rules set by professional regulatory bodies or because strong English skills are essential for success in the programme.
AUT programme | IELTS requirements |
Master of Communication Studies | 7 overall, with 7 in Writing & Speaking, and 6.5 in Reading & Listening |
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies | 7 overall, with 7 in Writing & Speaking, and 6.5 in Reading & Listening |
AUT programme | IELTS requirements |
Master of Teaching and Learning | 7 overall, with 7 in all bands OR other approved tests as specified by the Teaching Council |
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning | 7 overall, with 7 in all bands OR other approved tests as specified by the Teaching Council |
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching | 7 overall, with 7 in all bands OR other approved tests as specified by the Teaching Council |
AUT programme | IELTS requirements |
Master of Education | 6.5 overall, with 7 in Writing, and 6 in all other bands |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education | 6.5 overall, with 7 in Writing, and 6 in all other bands |
Postgraduate Diploma in Education | 6.5 overall, with 7 in Writing, and 6 in all other bands |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education | 6.5 overall, with 7 in Writing, and 6 in all other bands |
AUT programme | IELTS requirements |
Master of Nursing Science | 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in all bands |
Master of Physiotherapy Practice | 7.0 overall, with 6.5 in all bands |
Graduate Diploma in Health Science | Depends on the clinical courses you study, requirements are the same as the relevant Bachelor of Science subject area. |
Graduate Certificate in Health Science |
AUT programme | IELTS requirements |
Graduate Diploma in Arts in Interpreting | 7 overall, with 7 in all bands |
AUT programme | IELTS requirements |
Master of Laws | 7 overall, with 7 in Reading & Writing and 6.5 in Listening & Speaking |
Postgraduate Certificate in Law | 7 overall, with 7 in Reading & Writing and 6.5 in Listening & Speaking |
These programmes only accept IELTS and TOEFL.
If you don’t currently meet the English language requirements for the AUT programme you’re interested in, you can study an English language course at AUT.
Study English at AUT