A Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching (PGDipLT) is a professional Level?8 postgraduate qualification designed for people who want to specialise in teaching languages — including second/foreign languages — combining theory with practical approaches used in today’s classrooms and language learning environments.

 

Why Study Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching?

• Designed for educators, language teachers and language professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum design and language learning theory.
• Covers current language teaching approaches and bridges academic concepts with classroom practice, such as materials development and task?based language teaching.
• Can be a pathway into advanced postgraduate study (e.g., Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics) if you choose to continue your academic journey.

 

Subjects / Topics Covered

The programme familiarises you with modern language teaching approaches and provides advanced study in areas such as:
• Materials development and teaching resources
• Course & syllabus design for language programmes
• Task?based language teaching methods
• Structure of language analysis
• Computer?assisted language learning
• Courses from linguistics and language teaching theory (chosen from a range of advanced taught papers).

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates from the PGDipLT typically move into roles such as:
• Language teacher (English or other languages) in schools and adult education centres.
• Language programme coordinator or syllabus designer.
• Curriculum developer for language courses.

 

Visa & International Student Requirements

As an international student, you must:

• Secure an offer of place from the University.

Apply for a New?Zealand Student Visa — which requires proof of:

• Confirmation of enrolment,

• Financial support,

• Health insurance,

• English language evidence.
  Visa processing can take several weeks — start early.

 

Program Highlights

• Combines practical and theoretical training in language teaching.
• Suitable for language professionals and educators aiming to specialise or advance their skills.
• Can lead to further postgraduate study such as a Master’s.
• Delivered on campus in Auckland, a vibrant and multicultural city.