Language and culture
AUT's language and culture programmes focus on language in its widest sense. Our courses cover the study of languages such as New Zealand Sign Language, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean and Samoan, as well as the areas of creative writing, English and its relationship with new media, translation and interpreting, international studies and the importance of intercultural competencies, discourse analysis and language teaching.
Undergraduate study in language and culture will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.
Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Conjoint Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Programmes
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Add one of our minors
You can add a minor in language and culture to your AUT bachelor’s degree. You can choose from:
Postgraduate study in language and culture will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.
- Postgraduate Certificate in English and New Media Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Language and Culture
- Postgraduate Diploma in English and New Media Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Language and Culture
- Master of Creative Writing
- Master of English and New Media Studies
- Master of Language and Culture
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Professional Language Studies - Language Teaching
- Doctor of Philosophy
A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.
Research in language and culture
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 researchInternational student exchange
Immerse 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 studentsCentre for Creative Writing
AUT’s Centre for Creative Writing offers an open and exciting learning environment where you can pursue your creative writing ideas and turn them into reality. Based in Auckland city, the centre offers multiple study pathways and the chance to gain advanced qualifications.
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Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)
School of Language and Culture
AUT Tower (WT Building), Level 8
Corner Rutland and Wakefield Streets
Auckland City
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