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.
The programmes below have different requirements than the standard English language requirements for AUT:
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
These programmes only accept IELTS and TOEFL.
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 |
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