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Language and culture

AUT's language and culture programmes focus on language in its widest sense. Our courses cover 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.

Culture is at the heart of everything we do: we realise that language and culture are inextricably bound – one can't exist without the other.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate study in language and culture will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Graduate certificates and diplomas

Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate study in language and culture will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

Certificates and diplomas

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Short courses

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Centre 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.

More about the Centre for Creative Writing

Research in language and culture

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across language and culture.

More about our research

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.

Exchange for AUT students

News

Research tackles online trolls

16 Jan, 2019

Dr Philippa Smith recently returned from the OII in the UK where she studied counter speech strategies in response to negative online discourses.

Initiative to address interpreter demand

09 Jan, 2019

AUT is offering six scholarships for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Interpreting), targeted at speakers of identified rare languages in NZ.

Gaining skills for the workplace

14 Dec, 2018

Auckland Council are proud to sponsor the overall achievement prize for the AUT Edge Award, an extra-curricular employability award at AUT.

Can you help the Foodie Godmother?

02 Nov, 2018

AUTSA’s Foodie Godmother needs donations of food and personal hygiene products for students in need. Can you help?

New Professors and Associate Professors

01 Nov, 2018

AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

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Great graduatesTaylor MarstonStudent, Kobe University, JapanPostgraduate Certificate in Business Studies
Bachelor of ArtsHe was always drawn to Asian culture, says AUT Bachelor of Arts alumnus Taylor Marston who was twice awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia.He was always drawn to Asian culture, says AUT Bachelor of Arts alumnus Taylor Marston who was twice awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia.

Great graduatesRebekah GuyNew Zealand Sign Language InterpreterBachelor of ArtsWhen Rebekah Guy first discovered Sign Language interpreting, it was love at first sight. Now, a Sign Language Interpreter, she loves the variety of her work.When Rebekah Guy first discovered Sign Language interpreting, it was love at first sight. Choosing to study at AUT was a life-changing decision for her. Once she had made the decision, she instantly knew it was the right one. She enjoyed being part of the supportive environment, and loved that the classes were interactive and could be adapted to the needs of Sign Language classes.

Great graduatesNick Jones Freelance Narrative Designer / Teaching Assistant, AUTMaster of English and New Media Studies
Bachelor of ArtsIf you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, entertainment and linguistics, English and new media studies is a great choice, says Nick Jones.If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, entertainment and linguistics, English and new media studies is a great choice, says Nick Jones. The interactive learning environment has been one of the highlights of his studies. For his master’s degree, he researched non-linear storytelling and storytelling in relation to virtual reality. He loved that he could apply the findings from his research to his work as a narrative designer.

Great graduatesSharelle Govignon-SweetEnglish Teacher, Albi, FranceBachelor of ArtsStudying intercultural communication immediately resonated with her, says Sharelle Govignon-Sweet who studied a Bachelor of Arts and now lives in France.Studying intercultural communication immediately resonated with her, says Sharelle Govignon-Sweet who completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Social Sciences. Now working as a self-employed English teacher in the south of France, Sharelle always encourages her students to consider different cultural perspectives.

Great graduatesThalia HenryAuthorMaster of Creative WritingNot many award-winning novels start life as a postgraduate assignment, but that was certainly the case for Thalia Henry and her debut novel Beneath Pale Water.Not many award-winning novels start life as a postgraduate assignment, but that was certainly the case for Thalia Henry and her debut novel Beneath Pale Water. The novel was recently awarded an IPPY gold medal award in the category Best Regional Fiction, Australia and New Zealand. Since graduating from AUT, Thalia has been busy writing as well as helping other authors get their work published.

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School of Language and Culture
AUT Tower (WT Building), Level 8
Corner Rutland and Wakefield Streets
Auckland City
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