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Master of Applied Linguistics

Entry requirements

Requirements for international students who studied in

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with at least a B average in Language Sciences, Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), English Language, Education, or a language other than English. Consideration may be given if you have relevant professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree
To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

With the approval of the Head of School, you may be able to replace courses from those listed above with other 500-level courses.
For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It’s an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

Key dates

If you are studying at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington for the first time, or moving from the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to degree study, you must attend International Orientation and Enrolment prior to the start of your programme. Make sure you check the orientation dates for your programme.

Key dates

2025, Trimester 2: Apply by 1 May 2025 to start studying 7 Jul 2025
2025, Trimester 3: Apply by 1 Sep 2025 to start studying 17 Nov 2025
2026, Trimester 1: Apply by 1 Dec 2025 to start studying 23 Feb 2026

Estimated international fees for

How to apply as an international student

Before you apply, make sure you can meet the entry requirements and cover your fees and costs. It’s free to apply. You’ll only need to pay tuition fees once you have confirmed that you will study here.

1. Check key dates and apply early

You can start applying at any time, but there is an application deadline for each trimester.

2. Prepare your documentation

As part of your application, you’ll need to provide:

a certified copy of your passport (the personal details page)
evidence of your proficiency in English (if required)
a certified copy of your official academic results
a curriculum vitae (CV)
a document explaining what you hope to gain from the programme and why you think you should be accepted.

See our Prepare your documents page to find out more about requirements for your application documents.

3. Apply now

4. Wait for confirmation

We’ll send you an email, usually within a week, to confirm we’ve received your application.

If you are accepted to study, we’ll email you an Offer of Place that guarantees you entry to your chosen programme. In some cases your Offer may have conditions that need to be met before your entry is guaranteed. We’ll then tell you what you need to do next.

If you don’t receive a confirmation email within two weeks of submitting your application, or if it’s been more than four weeks since you were notified that your application was received, contact us.

If you want to start planning your study, find out what you need to do to get ready to study in Wellington.

Contact

As an international student, you should contact Wellington University International with any questions about studying at this university. Wellington University International will also process your application. If you have a query about programme or course content, you can contact one of the academic or school staff below