Highlights
Tuition fee
5683 NZD / year
1263 NZD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
5683 NZD / year
1263 NZD / year
Unknown
Duration
72 months
Duration
72 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

If you are interested in learning or developing further skills in languages and would like to develop cultural competencies in these areas, the University of Canterbury's Languages diploma could be for you.

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Overview

The University of Canterbury 's  Languages programme is a great option if you are studying alongside another degree programme, as you can study up to two languages at the same time and graduate with an additional qualification.

Careers

Study in languages and culture offers a variety of career opportunities, especially overseas. Graduates may find work in industries such as government, tourism, teaching, foreign trade, media, journalism, and diplomacy. Fluency in multiple languages is a highly employable trait in several occupations.

UC Graduates will also be equipped with cultural awareness, advanced communication, and critical analysis skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Ancient Greek
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Te Reo Māori

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
  • To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    5683 NZD / year
    5683 NZD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1263 NZD / year
    1263 NZD / year

Additional Details

  • The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs. 

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand
1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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