Diploma 1 year

Academic English Studies and Linguistics

The University of Auckland · Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition

$43,674

Duration

1 year

Degree

Diploma

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About The University of Auckland

AI snapshot

Academic English Studies and Linguistics is a Diploma 1 year program taught in in Auckland, New Zealand. Annual tuition is NZD 43.7k. You can apply free through SIT Connect.

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Academic English Studies and Linguistics) offers students a comprehensive understanding of language and its applications. This program is ideal for those looking to enhance their academic English skills and delve into the intricacies of linguistics.

How applying works

Four steps, with a local SIT advisor beside you through all of them — free.

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Send the free application — your advisor checks every document before it goes to the university.

  2. 2

    Get your offer

    The university reviews your file and issues the acceptance letter.

  3. 3

    Confirm & visa

    Accept the offer — your advisor then prepares the visa file with you.

  4. 4

    Enroll & arrive

    Finalize enrollment on arrival and start classes.

Admission requirements

Relevant prior qualifications appropriate to the level of study. Exact entry requirements vary — confirm with the institution.

Language requirements

TestMinimum
IELTSmin 6.5
PTE Academicmin 58

English-language proficiency is required. Where a minimum IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score is listed above, that figure is the threshold; otherwise typical requirements are around IELTS 6.0–6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5–7.0 for postgraduate study (or an accepted equivalent, or a Medium-of-Instruction waiver). Confirm the exact score with your advisor.

Proof of English proficiency — typically IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or equivalent (see the minimum scores listed). A Medium-of-Instruction (MOI) letter may be accepted in place of a test by some institutions.

Required documents

Valid passport
academic transcripts
degree/secondary-school certificate (or proof of current enrolment)
personal statement
two reference letters
English-language test results (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
and a CV/résumé where applicable.

Documents are checked by your advisor before submission.

Core curriculum

01Language Acquisition
02Sociolinguistics
03Discourse Analysis
04Phonetics and Phonology
05Syntax
06Semantics

Career prospects

Roles graduates of this program typically move into.

Language TeacherLinguistAcademic ResearcherContent DeveloperTranslation Specialist

Questions, answered

How much does Academic English Studies and Linguistics cost?

Tuition is NZD 43.7k per year. The application through SIT Connect is free.

How long does it take, and when can I start?

The program takes 1 year.

How do I apply?

Start the free application on this page — a local SIT advisor checks your documents, submits to the university, and handles the follow-up and visa steps with you.

What is the duration of the program?

The program typically spans one year of full-time study.

What are the language requirements for admission?

Applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Where is the University of Auckland located?

The University of Auckland is situated in Auckland, New Zealand.

What is the intake schedule for this program?

The program has intakes in July 2026 and February 2027.

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