Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching - The University of Auckland

Programme overview

The PGDipLT is a professional language teaching qualification, combining theory with practice and familiarising you with current teaching approaches.

You will become familiar with current approaches in the field of second/foreign language teaching, and will engage with both theory and practice.

You can explore a variety of areas such as materials development, course and syllabus design, task-based language teaching, the structure of language and computer-assisted language learning.

The PGDipLT can provide you with a pathway to the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.

Programme structure

120 points
You can choose from a range of advanced taught courses in Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and selected languages
One year full-time or up to four years part-time

You can find the requirements for your study in the PGDipLT Schedule, and take a look at our postgraduate courses in Language Teaching and Learning.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Subjects available in this programme

Language Teaching and Learning

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2021 entry requirements

Programme requirements

You must have completed one of the following at a recognised university (or similar institution):

Any degree or professional qualification related to language teaching, and at least two years of second language teaching experience.
A Bachelor of Arts in language teaching, linguistics, a language, or a subject related to language teaching.

The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Asian or European Languages.

Further programme requirements

English language requirements

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching cost per year?

2021 fees

Domestic students: NZ$8,661.60*

International students: NZ$36,086*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.02 per point, estimated at $962.40 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2021: 8 December 2020

Semester Two 2021: 4 July 2021

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

2020

Semester One

Starts – 2 March

Ends – 29 June

Semester Two

Starts – 27 July

Ends – 22 November

2021

Semester One

Starts – 1 March

Ends – 28 June

Semester Two

Starts – 19 July

Ends – 15 November

Other important dates

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

A Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching can be the basis for a career in teaching English or other languages. It may also be useful if you already have some experience in language teaching and want to upgrade your language teaching skills and knowledge.

Jobs related to this programme

Language teacher

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Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching PGDipLT

Programme overview

Programme structure

Subjects available in this programme