
Language & Literature
A course by
Massey University
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics prepares professionals for advanced roles in language teaching and other language-related fields, with a focus on second-language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and applied linguistics in a global and digital world.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad

Gain in-depth knowledge of key perspectives explaining how people learn additional languages and be able to evaluate and apply these theories in real-world teaching scenarios.

This certificate is designed for professionals involved in second language teaching. Students critically explore second-language acquisition, modern teaching approaches, curriculum design, discourse analysis, and language documentation. The programme addresses sociocultural demands and the digital context of language learning, offering a pathway to deepen expertise for those passionate about languages and how we learn or teach them. Courses are taught by distinguished educators engaged in current research topics such as online language communities, multilingualism, and heritage language learning.
What you need to know first
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Massey University entrance requirements.



Language & Literature
A course by
Massey University
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics prepares professionals for advanced roles in language teaching and other language-related fields, with a focus on second-language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and applied linguistics in a global and digital world.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad

Gain in-depth knowledge of key perspectives explaining how people learn additional languages and be able to evaluate and apply these theories in real-world teaching scenarios.

This certificate is designed for professionals involved in second language teaching. Students critically explore second-language acquisition, modern teaching approaches, curriculum design, discourse analysis, and language documentation. The programme addresses sociocultural demands and the digital context of language learning, offering a pathway to deepen expertise for those passionate about languages and how we learn or teach them. Courses are taught by distinguished educators engaged in current research topics such as online language communities, multilingualism, and heritage language learning.
What you need to know first
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Massey University entrance requirements.


Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Manawatū campus, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 6 months
Understand, critique, and use modern approaches and methodologies to facilitate language learning across various contexts.

Apply principles and practices of curriculum and materials design, taking into account curricular goals and the sociocultural context of language learning.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Manawatū campus, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 6 months
Understand, critique, and use modern approaches and methodologies to facilitate language learning across various contexts.

Apply principles and practices of curriculum and materials design, taking into account curricular goals and the sociocultural context of language learning.