Diploma in English Language

Take your academic English studies to a higher, more critical level with the Diploma in English Language. Throughout your studies you develop the language, cultural and academic knowledge necessary to successfully study at degree level. The Diploma in English Language includes a number of papers that can also be cross-credited to AUT’s Bachelor of Arts in English and New Media Studies.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

NCEA: 48 credits at level 2 or higher including eight credits at level 1 in any one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies or Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira or ESOL level 3 credits in reading and writing.

Selection criteria

Placement test and interview may be required

English language requirements

International students with IELTS – Academic: 5.5 overall with all bands 5 or higher

Majors

Additional Majors and Minors

Additional majors and minors

Structure and Content

  • Writing and Referencing
  • Reading for Academic Purposes
  • Listening and Note-Taking
  • Oral Interaction and Presentation
  • Contemporary Language Studies
  • Critical Media Studies
  • Academic Communication: Conventions and Expectations
  • A Pacific Reader; or
  • Reading New Zealand

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