PGDipLT - Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

The PGDipLT is a professional language-teaching qualification. Combining theory with practice, it will familiarise you with current teaching approaches in the field of foreign language teaching.

You can explore a variety of areas, such as materials development, course and syllabus design, task-based language teaching, the structure of language, and computer-assisted language learning.

The PGDipLT can provide you with a pathway to the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching can found your career in teaching English or other languages. It's also a valuable option if you already have some experience in language teaching and want to upgrade your language-teaching skills and knowledge.

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You must have completed one of the following at a recognised university (or similar institution):

A Bachelor of Arts in a relevant subject, or equivalent prior study
Any Bachelors degree, or equivalent prior study, and at least two years of second language teaching

Note: A relevant subject may include Linguistics or a language or other relevant subject as determined by the Programme Director.

English language requirements

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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International Student Annual Fees

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study

b (i) completed the requirements for any Bachelors degree, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) at least two years of second language teaching experience.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: A relevant subject or major may include: Linguistics or a language or other relevant major or subject as determined by the Programme Director.

4 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas

and

c not exceed 160 points in the total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must pass courses with a total value of at least 120 points as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Academic Head or Programme Director.

8 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

9 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.