DipLang - Diploma in Languages

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You can study for the DipLang alongside any degree or take it alone and study part-time.

Choose from a wide range of languages, with courses available for beginners as well as students with prior knowledge. Become a more aware global citizen as you develop an informed, in-depth understanding of another culture.

Use your study of another language to enrich your interests in art history, literature, history, film, music, international relations, linguistics or international business. Knowledge of another language can also benefit postgraduate study and research.

Equip yourself with a distinctive skill set which can enhance your career options in our globalised economy.

At least half your courses will be at more advanced levels, including at least two courses at Stage III.
Your level of competence will be assessed during enrolment to ensure you begin your study at the right level.
The DipLang is normally taken part-time and is equivalent to one year of full-time study.
The time you take to complete will depend on how you structure your enrolment.
You have considerable flexibility as to how you structure your study.
As part of your DipLang, you may also be able to count one or more language courses you have taken towards another programme. (This includes General Education courses.)
Not all language courses can be taken for the DipLang.

Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.

Many employers in business and trade value staff with international language skills. Knowledge of other languages and cultures can also be valuable for careers in the media, tourism and teaching English as a second language. You can also extend opportunities for teaching in New Zealand schools. The DipLang will give you language skills appropriate for teaching a language in secondary schools up to Year 13 after also completing a qualification in teaching.

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

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Year Fees Applicable

Domestic Student Annual Fees

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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This is the estimated fee for an entire Diploma in Languages, which is usually completed part-time over several years.

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 Summer School	01 December 2025	05 January 2026	18 February 2026
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026
2027 Summer School		06 January 2027	17 February 2027
2027 Semester One		01 March 2027	28 June 2027
2027 Semester Two		19 July 2027	15 November 2027

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New Zealand Secondary School Qualifications

You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.

First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard .
You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.

Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements

If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.

Qualification and Score required

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) - 150
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - 150
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) - 26

New Zealand Tertiary Qualifications

You can transfer from another NZ tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.

These are the minimum grades required to be considered for entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

2.4 - Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculate your Grade Point Average

2.4 - Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent

You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Transfer of Credit

You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information, see External transfer of credit.
If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
See information about prior tertiary study requirements

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.

If you are a domestic applicant, you will generally be considered proficient in English.

6.0 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 5.5

See alternative English language requirements

International Secondary School Qualification

If your qualification is not in the table, you will need to have one of the following

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum total score of 26.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with a minimum total score of CCC.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) with a minimum total score of CCC.

Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included. You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

Please note:

We do not offer direct entry from secondary school in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, or United Arab Emirates. Foundation or tertiary qualifications are required. See foundation programmes for international students or prior tertiary qualifications requirement below.

All other countries/qualifications will be assessed on application.

Country	Qualification	Grade	Notes

			<p>You must have completed a minimum of <strong style="background-color: inherit;">three A-level subjects</strong>. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.</p><p>This covers GCE and Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level subjects from: Edexcel, AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Cambridge International and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). Scores are calculated on the best three academic subjects. General Studies cannot be included. Only H2 Level academic subjects are considered for GCE A Level taken in Singapore. </p>


			<p><strong>Ontario Secondary School Diploma</strong> (OSSD) or a High School Diploma equivalent which includes university preparatory courses and English. A minimum overall average of 65 percent is required; grading systems vary from province to province.</p><p><strong>British Columbia Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma</strong> with at least five Bs in acceptable grade 12 courses.</p><p><strong>Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel</strong> (CEGEP – Quebec General and Vocational College) with at least 60 percent across 6 subjects including English, taken in the first year of the CEGEP programme.</p>

			<p><strong>Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination</strong> (Fiji Form 7 Examination) with a minimum aggregate score of 250 over four subjects, including 50 percent in English – Fiji Ministry of Education Official Results.</p><p><strong>South Pacific Form Seven Certificate</strong> (SPFSC) with a minimum of three ‘B’ grades, and grade 5 or better in PSSC English and grade 6 or better in PSSC mathematics</p>
			<p><strong>Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education</strong> (HKDSE) with an aggregate score of at least 15. Your score is an aggregate of your best five Core, Category A, or Category C subjects, where the subject level of 1 is equal to 1 point up to 5 points for the level of 5, and 6 for 5* and 5**. If extended Mathematics is taken with Core Mathematics, the scores may be combined and averaged as one score.</p>
			<p>from Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, Bengaluru and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education: </p><p>All applicants must achieve an overall average of 75% with a minimum of 70% in English. The scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.</p>








			<p><strong>High School Diploma</strong> from a USA-based high school, plus a minimum Advanced Placement exam (AP) aggregate score of 8 across all AP exams (minimum of 2 exams and a maximum of 4), or an ACT composite score of 24, or a minimum <strong>SAT </strong>Reasoning Test result of 1160 (aggregate of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Mathematic scores in SAT Reasoning Tests taken from March 2016 or the Critical Reading and Mathematics scores in SAT Reasoning Tests taken prior to March 2016). Please note that a US High School Diploma completed through home schooling, distance correspondence, online, or at a school located outside of the US, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.</p><p><strong>General Education Development (GED) Certificate</strong> from an acceptable GED body, plus a minimum Advanced Placement exam (AP) aggregate score of 8 across all AP exams (minimum of 2 exams and a maximum of 4), or an <strong>ACT </strong>composite score of 24, or a minimum <strong>SAT</strong> Reasoning Test result of 1160 (aggregate of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Mathematic scores in SAT Reasoning Tests taken from March 2016 or the Critical Reading and Mathematics scores in SAT Reasoning Tests taken prior to March 2016).</p><p><br></p>
			<p>Complete the <strong>National High School Graduation Examination</strong> (Kỳ Thi Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông Quốc Gia) with an overall pass and achieve a minimum GPA of 8.0/10.0 in each of the best four subjects (both mandatory and elective) in Grade 12, as indicated on the <strong>High School report</strong> (Học Bạ Trung Học Phổ Thông).</p><p>The score is calculated as an average across the best four subjects (mandatory and elective) with a GPA of 8.0/10 in each subject (excluding National Defence and Security Education) in Grade 12. </p>

International Tertiary Institution Qualification

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these minimum requirements.

One year successful undergraduate degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas in a relevant subject.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

2.4 - Grade Point Equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

2.4 - Grade Point Average Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)

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

1 A student enrolled for this diploma must follow a programme of the equivalent of two full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points from the courses listed in the Diploma in Languages Schedule.

2 Of the 120 points required for this diploma, a student must pass:

a at least 60 points above Stage I, including

b at least 30 points above Stage II.

3 A student may not include courses for this diploma from more than two of the languages listed in the schedule for this diploma.

4 With the permission of the Academic Head or nominee concerned, a student may include for this diploma up to 30 points from postgraduate level language acquisition courses.

5 With the permission of the Academic Head or nominee for a language for which points have been passed at Stage II, and approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work, a student may include 15 points from EDUC 318 for this diploma.

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 Enrolment of students with prior knowledge of the language being studied is at the discretion of the Academic Head or nominee.

a Enrolment in any particular course(s) may be declined, and enrolment may be required instead in a course at a more advanced level.

b If a student who has been required to enrol in a more advanced course fails that course they may be credited with an appropriate less advanced course if they are certified by the examiners as having reached the standard of a pass for that course and have not previously been credited with that course for this diploma.

c A student who has passed or been credited with a language acquisition course, for this or any other programme, may not enrol for a course which precedes that course in the sequence of language acquisition courses in that language subject.

8 A student who has passed a language course from the General Education Schedules may be granted credit for the equivalent course from the schedule for this diploma.

9 A student may not be granted credit and/or cross-credits towards this diploma of more than 30 points, including any points credited under Regulation 8.

10 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.

A student may not include courses for this diploma from more than two of the languages listed in the schedule for this diploma.
With the permission of the Academic Head or nominee concerned, a student may include for this diploma up to 30 points from postgraduate level language acquisition courses.
With the permission of the Academic Head or nominee for a language for which points have been passed at Stage II, and approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work, a student may include 15 points from EDUC 318 for this diploma.