Auckland University of Technology
Address
Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Faculty
Faculty of Culture and Society
Campus
City Campus
Course code: #AK1287
postgraduate
DegreeMaster of Professional Language Studies - Language Teaching (Coursework)
Quick facts
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Annual tuition (2022)
$33,600 NZD
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Application fee
$150 NZD
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Duration
1 year
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PSW
3 years
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Min GPA
50 out of 100
These are mandatory and all come with course.
Deadlines
Overview
Master of Professional Language Studies - Language Teaching
Develop advanced professional skills in teaching English or another language at AUT.
The Master of Professional Language Studies combines practical classroom teaching with a sound knowledge of theory.
This program is aimed at teachers who have a preliminary qualification and experience in language teaching.
Students have often experienced teachers of ESOL or EFL, te reo, sign language, or other languages.
You study a range of core and elective topics and then complete a reflective practice project where you identify an area of teaching that you would like to investigate in more depth.
You critically review the literature and develop a theory of teaching in this area.
In the classroom, you apply the theory through several teaching events and reflect on your practice.
What you study
All courses include some blended learning; this can range from readings and the handbook posted online, to online tutorials and discussions.
If you're interested in undertaking research at some stage, you may also consider taking a research methods course as your elective, You should discuss this with the program leader.
Estimate your cost
Residency
Count of person
$45,400
Total costs
yearly
Details
| Cost of living | 1 person | $9,804 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $11,800 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $33,600 |
Hourly wage
Min wage
21.20 NZD / 1 hour
in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week
Required documents
- Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
- Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
- Official academic transcripts
- English Language Proficiency (If Available)
- CV/Relevant work/research experience (If required)
- A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation
Language requirements
IELTS
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading
TOEFL
19
listening
22
writing
20
speaking
19
reading
PTE
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading
Cambridge
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
If you do not meet the English language requirements for entry into an AUT programme, you can study English here.
Language courses at AUT International House:
AUT International House is an English language school next to the AUT City Campus. It is part of AUT and offers a range of qualifications, including GIE – the AUT university entrance and preparation programme.
On-campus academic English courses (GIE and IELTS Full-time) at International House:
1) GIE (academic preparation and university entrance programme)
The GIE programme prepares you for entry into most AUT programmes (some health and education programmes require IELTS).
Entry requirement:
IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading and Writing and no less than 5.0 in Speaking and Listening
2) IELTS Full-time
Entry requirement:
There is a different entry requirements for each level of the IELTS course.
- Level 1: you need IELTS 4.5 with a minimum band score of 4.0
- Level 2: you need IELTS 5.5 with a minimum band score of 5.0
You can also use IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Special Home Edition to meet English language requirements, except for programmes that require an IELTS score higher than the standard or for any doctoral programmes.
Academic background and requirement
One year of relevant professional experience and one of the following:
- Relevant four-year bachelor’s degree
- Relevant bachelor’s degree with honours
- Relevant postgraduate diploma
- Bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma AND a relevant professional qualification to merit standard or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to one year of advanced study
Career opportunities
- Language Teacher
- Language Interpreter
- Language Translator
- High schools teacher
- Private language schools teacher
- Tertiary educational institutions teacher
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