Academic English Studies and Linguistics

Language & Literature

Develop your academic English literacy and linguistic skills to prepare for academic and professional settings.

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This course starts anytime


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

City Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 3 years

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Develop advanced academic English skills

Students will acquire strong English language skills for university assignments and professional workplace communication.

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Understand principles of linguistics

Students will gain foundational knowledge in how languages work and interact with society, identity, and the mind.

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Learn language teaching practices

Students will study key approaches and methodologies relevant for language teaching and learning.

What You're Signing Up For

If you speak English as a second language, this programme enables you to combine the study of academic English with linguistics. You'll improve your writing and overall English skills for academic use, develop an understanding of how languages function, and explore principles and practices of language teaching and learning. This major leads to broad career opportunities in education, language teaching, media, publishing, and more.

Course Content

  • Academic English literacy development
  • Writing skills for academic contexts
  • Introduction to linguistics
  • Language teaching principles and practices
  • Language, mind, society, and identity
  • English language skills for professional environments
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • Language Teaching

  • Media

  • Publishing

  • Public Relations

  • Tourism

  • Administration

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • English language teaching

  • Media and journalism

  • Publishing

  • Public relations

  • Tourism

  • Administration

  • Education roles