Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching PGDipLT
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
The PGDipLT is a professional language-teaching qualification. Combining theory with practice, it will familiarise you with current teaching approaches in the field of foreign language teaching. You can explore a variety of areas, such as materials development, course and syllabus design, task-based language teaching, the structure of language, and computer-assisted language learning. The PGDipLT can provide you with a pathway to the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.
Entry requirements
You must have completed one of the following at a recognised university (or similar institution):
- A Bachelor of Arts in a relevant subject, or equivalent prior study
- Any Bachelors degree, or equivalent prior study, and at least two years of second language teaching
Note: A relevant subject may include Linguisitcs or a language or other relevant subject as determined by the Programme Director.
In exceptional circumstances the requirements may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if they determine that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
English language requirements
If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..