Bachelor of Arts (New Zealand Sign Language)

To participate in AUT's New Zealand Sign Language - English Interpreting degree you need to be able to:

• Adequately hear and process spoken language in a wide range of settings, including when there is significant background noise and people talking over one another
• See clearly including in low light and across distances
• Speak and write English with a high level of proficiency, including an extensive vocabulary and the ability to adapt language to different levels of formality
• Speak in a clear voice
• Use hands, arms, fingers in a skilled and coordinated way (manual dexterity)

NZSL fluency is not required to begin this programme.

Beginner level applicants can use this free online tool to learn some basics.

Learn NZSL website