Study language and culture

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.

Bachelor's degree

Studying a bachelor’s degree? You can also study:

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), a minor (a smaller subject) or an elective course:

Graduate certificates and diplomas

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.

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Beginner to pre-intermediate level

Intermediate level or above

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International 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.

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Why we need a national languages policy
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A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.
An official poster for Netflix's The Witcher, showing from left: Yennefer of Vengerberg, Geralt of Rivia, and Ciri.
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LASFF 2024 links communities together
23 Sep, 2024
This month AUT put on the Auckland screenings for the 22nd Latin America & Spain Film Festival.
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The significance and solace of poetry is closer than you think, writes Siobhan Harvey.

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