Introduction
If you are interested in languages and are studying an alternative degree programme at UC, you can do a course or two in your language of choice per year.
The Certificate in Languages (CertLang) is also available to study part-time.
Certificate in Languages
University Rank:#261
Duration6 month(s)
Tuition FeeNZD 9,540 / Year
Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026
Certificate in Languages
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 80
English Program Requirements
English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.
Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.
Career
Career opportunities
Study in languages and culture offers a variety of career opportunities, especially overseas. Graduates may find work in industries such as government, tourism, teaching, foreign trade, media, journalism, and diplomacy. Fluency in multiple languages is a highly employable trait in several occupations.
UC Graduates will also be equipped with cultural awareness, advanced communication, and critical analysis skills.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
9,540 / year
Certificate in Languages
University of Canterbury
New Zealand, Christchurch