Programme details
For those who are enthusiastic about languages and are currently enrolled in a different degree program at UC, it is entirely possible to undertake one or two courses in your selected language each year. This flexibility enables you to pursue your love for languages alongside your primary academic focus, fostering a deeper appreciation for linguistic diversity and potentially opening up new career opportunities in the future.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Pursuing studies in languages and culture presents numerous career prospects, particularly in international contexts. Graduates can secure positions in sectors including government, tourism, education, international trade, media, journalism, and diplomacy. Proficiency in several languages is a valuable asset across various professions.
Furthermore, graduates from UC will possess enhanced cultural awareness, superior communication abilities, and refined critical analysis skills.
To enroll at the University of Canterbury, it is necessary to have University Entrance or an equivalent qualification.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:
International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)
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