Bachelor of Arts (New Zealand Sign Language)

Bachelor

Professional sign language interpreters are in high demand. Sign language interpreters are essential to ensure the Deaf community has access to New Zealand legal, educational and health systems. This major prepares you for a career as a sign language interpreter.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

AK3006

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$8,758 total

International Fees

$32,200 per year / $33,346 total

About this course

Professional sign language interpreters are in high demand. Sign language interpreters are essential to ensure the Deaf community has access to New Zealand legal, educational and health systems. This major prepares you for a career as a sign language interpreter.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications

University Entrance or equivalent
High level of competency in English (NZSL fluency is not required). Interview will be required.

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

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Useful New Zealand school subjects

All subjects are useful, in particular Art History, Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, Media Studies and other languages.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 6.5 in Reading and Listening; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Don't meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with:

Diploma in Arts

Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

To participate in AUT's New Zealand Sign Language - English Interpreting degree you need to be able to:

Adequately hear and process spoken language in a wide range of settings, including when there is significant background noise and people talking over one another
See clearly including in low light and across distances
Speak and write English with a high level of proficiency, including an extensive vocabulary and the ability to adapt language to different levels of formality
Speak in a clear voice
Use hands, arms, fingers in a skilled and coordinated way (manual dexterity)

NZSL fluency is not required to begin this programme.

Beginner level applicants can use this free online tool to learn some basics.

Learn NZSL website

Auckland University of Technology