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.
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) or a minor (a smaller subject).
You could also study languages as an elective course; a course of your choice for the programme you're studying. Our courses include Japanese, Korean and Spanish. To find a course use our course search tool.
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.
Learn English at AUT in Auckland City and improve your English language skills.
We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across the field of language and culture.
More about our researchImmerse yourself in another culture while you study and have the adventure of your life. Check out where you can go on exchange – and read some stories from returned AUT students.
Exchange for AUT studentsContact 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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