Study English Language & Literature in New Zealand

15 programmes in english language & literature at 8 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

15 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Massey University Master's 23,076 USD
Master in English Massey University Master's 23,076 USD
English – Diploma in Arts Massey University — 25,245 USD
Pathway English Waikato Institute of Technology — —
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 4 Unitec Institute of Technology — 7,157 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) Waikato Institute of Technology — 4,124 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 4 Whitireia New Zealand — 8,320 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 5 Wellington Institute of Technology — 8,320 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Foundation) Waikato Institute of Technology — 4,124 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 4) Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — 451 USD
Bachelor in English Massey University Bachelor's 23,076 USD
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Victoria University of Wellington — —
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages University of Canterbury — —
Certificate of Proficiency in English Victoria University of Wellington — —
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages University of Canterbury Master's —

English Language & Literature in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 1 — — —
Master's 3 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within english language & literature

English 13 English Studies 2

Universities for english language & literature in New Zealand

Study English Language & Literature in New Zealand: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in New Zealand?
15 english language & literature programmes at 8 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
Can I study english language & literature in New Zealand in English?
Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (15 of 15).

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