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Bachelor of Arts with Major in New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

New Zealand,Auckland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 35,092/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

New Zealand, Auckland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2000

Total Students: 17,950 +

Int. Students: 5,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts with Major in New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Program Overview

With the AUT Bachelor of Arts you can choose from majors in areas as diverse as languages, international studies, criminology, psychology, event management and education.

Build a degree that fits your passions and interests with the Bachelor of Arts. Get an in depth understanding of the wider world and your role in it, and learn how you can make a positive difference.

As you explore topics that unpack social issues, you’ll become a skilled problem solver, analytical thinker, communicator, researcher and questioner. The knowledge and skills you gain, combined with workplace experience opportunities in your final semester, will prepare you for meaningful careers in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad.

Major : New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies

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 from any other area of study, including education, health promotion or M?ori development.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Open
jul 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,092 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 15.0 Minimum Reading - 15.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 60%

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Date:- 14-08-2025

AUT International Scholarships - Business - V3 2025 Intake	Eligibility Criteria	Amount and Type of Award	Tenure	Important Information
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) provides scholarships to recognise and support high achieving international students as they begin their journey in becoming great graduates of AUT.	Applicants must be new full-fee paying international students. See additional notes. Applicants must have a current and valid unconditional offer to study the following AUT programme commencing in Intake V3, 2025 (28 October 2025): Master of Applied Finance Master of Business Management Master of Marketing Master of Professional Accounting Master of Supply Chain Management Applicants cannot be previous AUT students. This includes those who are applying for a higher-level programme (e.g., an AUT postgraduate diploma graduate applying for a master's programme). Students who have already commenced studies at AUT are not eligible to apply.	NZ$7000 contribution to fees.	The scholarship is awarded for one year only on programme commencement.	Eligible programmes are master’s degree level and 180 points in duration. Refer to the appendix in Regulations for a list of eligible programmes. International students are not citizens, permanent residents nor resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia. AUT is not obliged to make an award if there is no candidate of sufficient merit. The regulations are periodically reviewed by the University Scholarships Committee and are subject to change.

International scholarships

There are many scholarships for international students who want to study at AUT. Find out more about the scholarships for international students you can apply for to support your studies at AUT.

Apply now for these international scholarships for Semester 2, 2025

International scholarships for specific regions

The AUT International Scholarships – South Asia, Southeast Asia, North Asia - Semester 2, 2025 Intake recognise and support high-achieving international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.

These scholarships are for international students from:

South Asia: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives. More information
Southeast Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. More information.
North Asia: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea. More information.

International scholarships by AUT faculty

The AUT International Scholarships – Semester 2, 2025 intake are available to support high-achieving international students as they begin their study in eligible programmes in the following faculties and schools.

AUT Business School: For Diploma in Business or Bachelor of Business programmes. More information
Faculty of Culture and Society: For specific undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. More information
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies: For undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. More information
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences: For undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including specific Master of Philosophy scholarships. More information

Work Permit

PGWP

With the coming of the new regulations, the New Zealand government has taken significant steps for international students. According to their pedagogy, students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a one year work visa, the students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications outside Auckland with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a two year work visa the ones who have completed Level 7 or above get a three year work visa. Elaborate information on the visa is given on the dedicated institutional websites.
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