Certificate in Arts
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 6 months full-time
Study a Certificate in Arts through Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury.
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The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study.
It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
The Certificate in Arts can be used as a pathway to a Diploma in Arts or a Bachelor of Arts.
Arts graduates enjoy a raft of exciting career destinations, for instance in media, government, international relations, arts, culture, heritage, archives, politics, public policy, writing, editing, PR, communications, conservation, tourism, teaching, community development, publishing, design, business, advertising, and marketing.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
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Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.
The Certificate in Arts is made up of 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Arts subjects, and can be awarded in up to two Arts subjects.
It can be completed full-time within 6 months, or part-time for up to 5 years.
You can transfer the credits you gain during the Certificate in Arts to the Diploma in Arts or Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees), as long as you have not already graduated with the Certificate.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.