Graduate Diploma in Arts

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts at the University of Auckland is designed for individuals with a prior degree seeking to enhance their knowledge in the Arts field. It offers flexibility in course selection, allowing students to customize their learning experience. The program can be completed in one year full-time or part-time, and provides a pathway to postgraduate study or career advancement in various Arts-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Designed for individuals who already hold a degree from any discipline and wish to delve deeper into the Arts field.
• Functions as a pathway to postgraduate study in Arts-related subjects.
• Can be used to enhance professional development or personal growth by acquiring knowledge in specific areas of interest.
• Offers flexibility in choosing courses to customize the learning experience.

Outline:

• Consists of 120 points of coursework.
• Minimum of 75 points (five courses) must be at Stage III or above.
• 60 points must be from a chosen major subject, including 45 points at Stage III in that major.
• Options for majors include:
• Academic English Studies and Linguistics
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Chinese
• Classical Studies and Ancient History
• Communication
• Criminology
• Drama
• Economics
• Education
• Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
• English
• European Studies
• French
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• German
• History
• Japanese
• Korean
• Latin
• Linguistics
• Logic and Computation
• Mathematics
• Media and Screen Studies
• Music
• Māori Studies
• Pacific Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Statistics
• TESOL
• Theological and Religious Studies
• Can be completed in one year of full-time study or over a longer period part-time.
• Allows for the inclusion of postgraduate courses.
• Potential inclusion of a dissertation for specific goals.

Careers:

• Can supplement an undergraduate degree with relevant knowledge for specific career paths.
• Serves as a stepping stone to postgraduate programs in Arts-related fields.
• Opens doors to various career opportunities in diverse fields such as:
• Arts and culture
• Education
• Government
• Communication
• Business
• Research
• Career Development and Employability Services: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/career-development-and-employability-services.html