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Bachelor of Arts - New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies Major

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

New Zealand Sign Language is an official language of New Zealand, and an understanding of sign language and Deaf culture is useful for many careers.The New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies major covers communication strategies in NZSL and the cultural knowledge to work with Deaf clients and colleagues. Sign language skills are in demand in all areas of New Zealand society, including education, health, legal and social service settings, as well as any customer-facing area of work.Tailor this sign language course to your interests, and combine it with courses from any other area of study, including education, health promotion or MÄori development.With the AUT Bachelor of Arts you can choose from majors in areas as diverse as languages, international studies, criminology, psychology, event management and education. Build a degree that fits your passions and interests with the Bachelor of Arts. Get an in depth understanding of the wider world and your role in it, and learn how you can make a positive difference.As you explore topics that unpack social issues, youll become a skilled problem solver, analytical thinker, communicator, researcher and questioner. The knowledge and skills you gain, combined with workplace experience opportunities in your final semester, will prepare you for meaningful careers in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Culture and Society

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$33,900.00 (17,06,175) per year
Accommodation Standard Studio Room - NZD468 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

AUT City Campus

55 Wellesley Street East,

AUCKLAND,

Auckland Central,

1010, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$33,900.00 (17,06,175) per year
Accommodation Standard Studio Room - NZD468 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

March 2025

Venue

AUT City Campus

55 Wellesley Street East,

AUCKLAND,

Auckland Central,

1010, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

University Entrance or equivalent.

Useful New Zealand school subjects

All subjects are useful, in particular Art History, Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, Media Studies and other languages.

English Language Requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; AUT Academic English with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Auckland University of Technology

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