Graduate Diploma in Arts GradDipArts

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

• This programme consists of 120 points from Arts courses.
• Courses must be at Stage II or above, including at least 75 points (five courses) at Stage III or above.
• You need to include 60 points from a major, including the Stage III courses required for that major.
• Postgraduate courses can also be included.
• The programme is equivalent to two semesters of full-time study.
• You might be able to include a dissertation.
• You should seek advice about your planned enrolment from the Arts Students' Centre.
• If you're planning to qualify for postgraduate study, you should carefully check the entry requirements for the programme you're hoping to enter.

Enrolling in your courses

If you're completing a GradDipArts, we will usually waive the prerequisites for your courses (excluding most languages and some other specialised courses). If you need the prerequisites for your courses to be waived you should apply for an enrolment concession.

Programme requirements
 
You must have completed a bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognised university (or similar institution).

Further programme requirements
 
English language requirements

You will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency if you are:

• An international applicant whose first language is not English
• A domestic applicant under 20 years of age whose first language is not English

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.
 

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$7,402.80 – $8,947.20

International students
NZ$36,800 – $46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

You can supplement your undergraduate degree with the courses you need to follow a specific career path or enhance your professional development. If you’re looking to step up into one of our postgraduate programmes, the graduate diploma is a useful way for you to get there.

Further study options

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Heritage Conservation
• Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies
• Master of Indigenous Studies
• Master of Public Policy