Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 1 year full-time
UC's Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts) is ideal for graduates keen to specialise in humanities or social science. Find out about studying a PGDipArts through our Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.
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This Postgraduate Diploma is ideal for graduates wishing to undertake advanced study in a humanities or social science specialisation.
A graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will have an advanced level of knowledge in one discipline or area of specialisation cultivated over a full year of study or equivalent. During this time they will have developed such skills as:
Applicants must have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts, or an equivalent degree, and satisfied the prerequisites for the subject concerned. Prerequisites vary between departments, but normally good grades in 300-level courses in that subject are required.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or use the admission requirements checker.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
The Diploma requires 120 points at 400-level in one of the following subjects.
Contact Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts for information about these subject areas:
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts graduates are well positioned to continue their studies. UC offers a Master of Arts, and a research-based Master of Arts (Thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in your chosen subject.
With approval, you may transfer completed courses passed with a B grade or higher for the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts to:
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
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You must complete at least 120 points from taught courses in one subject area.
The Diploma will take 1 year full-time study, or can also be studied part-time within 2 years.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts.