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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

Exchange for AUT students

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Professor Tania Ka'ai with Hon Carmel Sepuloni and the Aotearoa delegation
Seated guests at the 2017 event
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
Tokyo City in Japan
Winner Gillian Roach and judge Elizabeth Morton
Professor Tania Ka'ai with Hon Carmel Sepuloni and the Aotearoa delegation
Showcasing Pacific history in London
16 Oct, 2018
Professor Tania Ka'ai represented the Pacific - and rubbed shoulders with Royalty - during the opening of the prestigious Oceania exhibition.
Seated guests at the 2017 event
AUT Blue Awards honour arts and culture
09 Oct, 2018
The annual AUT Blue Awards for sporting excellence will now be extended to acknowledge arts and culture excellence among high achieving students.
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three
27 Sep, 2018
AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.
Tokyo City in Japan
Japanese lecturer wins prestigious award
25 Sep, 2018
Dallas Nesbitt, Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies has been awarded the 2018 Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation.
Winner Gillian Roach and judge Elizabeth Morton
MCW grads scoop top poetry awards
21 Sep, 2018
Master of Creative Writing alumni have won in both categories of this year’s New Voices Emerging Poets Competition.
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Mega Dwi Febriyani
Thalia Henry
Sharelle Govignon-Sweet
Ludy Chakhto
Taylor Marston
Mega Dwi Febriyani
Great graduatesMega Dwi FebriyaniLanguage Teacher, Vocational School of Agriculture, West Nusa Tenggara Province, IndonesiaMaster of Professional Language StudiesThe Master of Professional Language Studies is the best choice for language teachers who want to enhance their teaching skills, says Mega Febriyani.The Master of Professional Language Studies is the best choice for language teachers who want to enhance their teaching skills, says Mega Febriyani. The practical assignments throughout her degree were great, says Mega who came to AUT as an international student from Indonesia. The diverse student community was one of the highlights of her time at AUT.
Thalia Henry
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.
Sharelle Govignon-Sweet
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.
Ludy Chakhto
Great graduatesLudy ChakhtoInterpreter, Mangere Refugee Resettlement CentreGraduate Diploma in ArtsAUT interpreting alumna Ludy Chakhto came to New Zealand from Syria and now helps other refugees as an interpreter at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre.Interpreting is about more than spoken language, says AUT alumna Ludy Chakhto who came to New Zealand as a refugee from Syria. She did a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Interpreting, and says the course focused on the areas needed to help people integrate into social life in New Zealand. Ludy now applies her interpreting skills as an interpreter at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre.
Taylor Marston
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.
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