Updating Results

Bachelor of Arts - New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies Major

  • Bachelor

New Zealand Sign Language is an official language of New Zealand, and an understanding of sign language and Deaf culture is useful for many careers.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

New Zealand Sign Language is an official language of New Zealand, and an understanding of sign language and Deaf culture is useful for many careers.

The New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies major covers communication strategies in NZSL and the cultural knowledge to work with Deaf clients and colleagues. Sign language skills are in demand in all areas of New Zealand society, including education, health, legal and social service settings, as well as any customer-facing area of work.

Tailor this sign language course to your interests, and combine it with courses or a major from any other area of study, including, but not limited to, education, health promotion, Maori development or event management.

Talk to us about your study options

Thinking about studying at AUT? Book a time with us to discuss your study options.

BOOK A SESSION

Study locations

City Campus

Online

Career pathways

Professionals working with Deaf clients, colleagues, students, as well as any customer-facing profession. For example:

  • Teachers
  • Health professionals
  • Health educators
  • Event managers
  • Hospitality professionals
  • Disability service coordinators
  • Social workers
  • Lawyers
  • Any area of work where you might meet Deaf people
Industry organisations that recognise this programme
  • Sign Language Interpreting Association of New Zealand
  • New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters
  • Interpreter booking agencies New Zealand-wide
  • Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Tertiary Education Institutions New Zealand-wide
  • Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand

Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.

NZ Sign Language & Interpreting Careers