PG Dip in Arts specialisation in German

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

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German is the native language of more than 100 million people. It is an important language of trade since Germany is the fourth-largest economy and the third-largest exporter in the world. Germany is also New Zealand’s most important trading partner in the European Union.
German language and linguistics courses can give you in-depth understanding and communication skills in the most widely spoken language in the European Union.

PGDipArts - Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

Postgraduate courses in German include language acquisition, German literature from the eighteenth century to the present, and German language teaching and translation.

There are opportunities to undertake research in German studies ranging from literature to the German connection with New Zealand and the Pacific.

Knowing German can open the door to becoming a diplomat and working in international affairs and business. Have you ever considered contributing to a sustainable world by working with German engineers in one of the leading countries in green technologies? What about working for one of over 100 German companies in New Zealand? With a major in German, you could educate others about opportunities with German by teaching, informing, consulting, or offering personal translation services. You could also work in the tourism sector in Aotearoa, where German speakers are one of the top three groups of international tourists.

Prerequisite: A major in German, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Complete 120 points comprising:

At least 90 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in German, and
0 to 30 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule, and
0 to 30 points from Other Courses

Selected courses must include exactly 120 points at level 700.

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in German

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

GERM-BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in German (120 points)

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

Complete 0 to 30 points from the following:

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (120 points)

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

Other Courses

Select between 0 and 30 points from University of Auckland.

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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