Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics–PGDipAppLing 120 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the PGDipAppLing shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with a B grade average or better in Linguistics, English Language, Education, or a language other than English (or another relevant degree); and

(ii) been accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study; and

(iii) at least two years of professional experience in language education or another area of applied linguistics or a related field.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) in the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation

(c) Requirement (a)(iii) may be waived by the programme director in exceptional circumstances. Applicants with limited or no relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be expected to complete some bridging courses depending on the nature of their previous qualifications.

(2) Except as provided for in 4, the course of study for the PGDipAppLing shall consist of courses worth a total of 120 points including:

(i) LALS 560

Note: LALS 560 will not be required for students who have completed at least two years of professional experience in language education or a related field.

(ii) LALS 540, LALS 541

(iii) Further points from LALS 510–584

3. A candidate who has been awarded the PGDipAppLing shall abandon that qualification on being awarded the MAppLing.