Applied Linguistics

About the course

In this Graduate Certificate course, you will develop particular expertise in linguistics, teaching english to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and interpreting within your choice of 4 units. Upon successful completion, you may transfer to the Graduate Diploma and subsequently enrol in the Masters degree with half a year of credits (if applicable).

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as TESOL methodology, language development, teaching placements and intercultural communication. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as editor, academic, content creator, policy maker, international aid worker, journalist, and etc. in companies including Random House, Penguin Books, BBC, McCann, Oxford University Press, and etc.

Living Costs in Palmerston North**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,089 - 1,440	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 702 - 928
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 2 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 203 - 268

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com