Bachelor of Language (with Specialisation)
| Level: | 7 |
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| Duration: | 3 years full time | ||
| Commences: | February | ||
| Applications: | Accepted throughout the year | ||
| Enrolment Fees: | $4,713 (indicative 2010) | ||
| International Enrolment Fees: | NZ$16,430 (indicative 2010) | ||
| Additional Costs: | Advised before enrolment | ||
| Location: | City Campus | ||
| Programme Code: | CH3974 |
Content & Learning
You will choose either Māori or Japanese language as your specialisation. This intensive three year degree programme will enable you to develop a high level of proficiency in spoken and written language, as well as the academic skills required for higher level study. It includes compulsory course in your chosen language, as well as linguistics, cultural studies and a supervised research project at level 7. You can choose elective courses offered in the following vocational areas: language teaching, translation and interpreting, business, Māori development, and Maori health and welfare. You may include a maximum of 100 elective credits from any degree programme at CPIT or other New Zealand polytechnics or universities.
Download the Bachelor of Language (with Specialisation)-Japanese Path of Study (PDF 73.7 KB)
Download the Bachelor of Language (with Specialisation)-Māori Path of Study (PDF 192.6 KB)
What do I need to know?
Japanese language courses are intended for those whose first language is not Japanese. The Head of School will, in consultation with the relevant language specialist, determine whether you are a first language speaker.
Career & Further Opportunities
Graduates of this programme will have a high level of proficiency in Māori or Japanese language. Depending on the elective you will be able to pursue a career in teaching, language planning and revitalisation, translation and interpreting, tourism, business, Mādevelopment.
If your specialisation is Māori you will have an understanding of the nature of culture and cultural differences in general and Maori culture in particular. You will have the ability to analyse and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a wide range of sources, and communicate this information in a reasoned and accessible manner. You will be able to pursue careers in language planning, teaching, Māori health and welfare, and iwi development. If your specialisation is Japanese you may choose a career in New Zealand or abroad. These careers include teaching, interpreting and translation, and international business. Graduates have been recipients of a number of prestigious scholarships to Japan.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- 42 NCEA credits at Level 3. [14 credits in each of two subjects (for the Japanese specialisation one of these must be Japanese), and 14 credits across any subjects, subject areas or domains, including unit standards. For the Maori specialisation 12 credits in L1 Te Reo.]
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8 credits in NCEA English Level 2 (4 in reading and 4 in writing)
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14 credits in NCEA Mathematics (or Pāngarau) Level 1.
or
If you have achieved a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects and a number of Merits and Excellence you may apply for entry. You need to have achieved degree entry standards for numeracy and literacy (see above).
Note: Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination) should contact CPIT for requirements.
Alternative
Evidence of literacy, numeracy and an ability to study at the appropriate level. This can be through study, work and/or life experience. CPIT literacy assessments are available.
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English Requirements
If English is not your first language you are also required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. Refer also to the Acceptable Alternatives Chart which includes credits in English-rich subjects from New Zealand educational institutions. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
- IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in speaking, reading and writing subtests and 6.0 in listening subtest).