Programme details

Graduate Diploma in International Languages and Cultures

The International Languages and Cultures program equips you with the linguistic abilities and cultural insights that employers seek in a progressively globalized environment.

Course description

Enrolling in our International Languages and Cultures (INTLC) program will provide you with essential language proficiency and cultural insights necessary for thriving in a diverse workplace. This will greatly enhance your employability, paving the way for exciting job prospects both locally and internationally, as well as enriching your travel experiences abroad. We offer a variety of language and cultural courses in major global languages, including Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. The program is particularly beneficial when included in Waikato’s Global Studies undergraduate degree, which aims to equip students with the skills needed to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. Are you considering studying abroad? The University offers international exchange programs that can enhance your career and travel aspirations by allowing you to study your chosen language in an immersive setting.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

Career oppurtunities include roles such as:

-Business Leader
-Diplomat
-Hospitality Operator
-Tour Guide
-Translator
-Travel Agent

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. The exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic)	6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET)	105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))	169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)	B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes	Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)	Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))	Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)	II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme