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    Expand your expertise with a combined focus on language and literature.

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    Learn about studying English and Linguistics as an undergraduate at Otago.

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    Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.

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    Our graduate qualifications are crafted to transition students from foundational studies to advanced, specialised knowledge.


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    English and Linguistics Programme
    School of Arts
    Email english@otago.ac.nz
    Web otago.ac.nz/english-linguistics


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