New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies Major - Bachelor of Arts 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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 Māori development.


This is part of the Bachelor of Arts.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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 Māori development.


This is part of the Bachelor of Arts.

Admission Requirements

24+
7+

3 Years
Mar
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,379 NZD
International
35,092 NZD

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