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MLing not offered in 2025

The Master of Linguistics programme—including the PGDipLing and PGCertLing—won’t be accepting new entrants in 2025. But we are hoping to open the programme again in 2026.

An alternative to the MLing is the Master of Applied Linguistics. If you choose this programme, you have the option of taking the Directed Research in Linguistics course (LING 420, 30pts) with one of our Linguistics staff members.

If you have any questions about studying Linguistics with us, email one of our future student advisers at info@vuw.ac.nz.

Find out who to contact for more information about the Master of Linguistics and how to apply.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics

PGDip in Linguistics not offered in 2025

In 2025 we won’t be accepting new entrants into the PGDip in Linguistics programme. We plan to reopen the programme in 2026.
If you have any questions about the PGDip in Linguistics programme, contact one of our future student advisers.

email: info@vuw.ac.nz

Entry requirements

Requirements for domestic students who studied in

Academic requirements

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Linguistics with at least a B average
To be accepted by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Alternative entry path

If you have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, as determined by the Programme Director, there is an alternative entry path to the PGDipLing programme. You first need to get a B+ or higher grade in LALS 401, which runs in Trimester 3. The points from LALS 401 will then count towards the 120 points of the PGDipLing.

Important information

If you want to enrol in this programme but don’t meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director to discuss your options.
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

Estimated domestic fees for 2025

About for the full programme

($9,100 course costs + $1,225 student service fees)

Your student service fees are based on the number of points you enrol in and where you study from.

How to apply

Before you apply, discuss your plans with the Programme Director or another academic staff member.

To apply, you’ll need to:

check you meet the entry requirements
find out what admission type applies to you
apply online
submit a statement of intent and take part in an interview.

If you’re not from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, you’ll also need to provide an academic transcript when you submit your application.