Programmes with specific or higher English language requirements

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.

Communication studies

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

Education

Initial Teacher education programmes

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

Other education programmes

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

Health sciences

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

Interpreting

AUT programme

IELTS requirements

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Interpreting

7 overall, with 7 in all bands

Law

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.

Need help with your English?

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.

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