Study language and culture
The world doesn't have a language problem. It has a communication problem. At AUT, you'll learn intercultural competence – how to navigate meaning across cultures, bridge Deaf and hearing worlds through NZSL interpreting, and translate not just words but the intention behind them. You’ll learn in classes small enough that your voice gets heard, testing your skills on real projects. When you graduate, you'll know how to make genuine understanding happen, wherever you're needed most.
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
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:
- Creative Writing
- Deaf Studies
- International Studies
- Interpreting
- New Zealand Sign Language
- New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies
- Spanish
- Translation
- Elective courses you can study
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.
Learn English at AUT in Auckland City and improve your English language skills.
Beginner to pre-intermediate level
Intermediate level or above
Explore our research expertise
Language research at AUT explores how we communicate, connect and belong – across cultures, communities and contexts. From sociolinguistics to translation studies, our researchers investigate the role of language in shaping identity, meaning and change in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
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Real projects, real connections. Many AUT programmes include workplace experience so you’re ready for what’s next.
Why settle for one subject? Our Bachelor of Arts lets you combine disciplines and build your degree your way.
Passport ready? Study overseas with AUT Global and bring fresh perspectives back to your AUT degree.
Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Level 4, WB Building
63 Wellesley Street East
Wellesley Street
Auckland City
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