Requirements | Graduate Diploma in Arts [GDipArts] focusing on Modern Language Studies (international students)

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Kelburn, Wellington
Apply by 1 May 2025 to start 7 Jul 2025

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Find out what qualifications you need to get into the GDipArts and what courses you need to take to complete it.

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Modern Language Studies

Study a comprehensive language package by combining a new language with linguistics courses in a single subject. Choose from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Māori, Samoan or Spanish. As you learn to speak and write your new language, you'll also be studying Linguistics—the structure, use and cultural importance of language itself.

Programme requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 120 points from 200- and 300-level courses, of which:
- At least 75 points must be at 300 level or above
- In exceptional circumstances you may be permitted to include courses at 400 level
- Satisfy the subject requirements