Diploma in Arts
Broaden your worldview with the one-year Diploma in Arts, and gain knowledge and skills in a specific arts-related discipline.
As a Diploma in Arts student you can study degree-level courses from a wide range of subjects – from event management and social sciences to psychology.
When you successfully complete the Diploma in Arts, you can cross-credit your courses and transfer to a relevant bachelor’s degree. This programme is also suitable for students who have narrowly missed UE* and want to continue into the Bachelor of Arts or other bachelor’s degrees.
* 1 year full-time only starting in February. Part-time not available for students who have narrowly missed UE.
Minimum entry requirements
- University Entrance OR
- 42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with:
- 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR
- 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and a minimum of 5.0 in other bands, or equivalent
You develop interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills while studying courses in a subject or subjects of your choice.
We help you identify what Diploma in Arts courses match your interests and will help you achieve your career goals.
Choose from a range of subjects1
You can study degree courses in the following subject areas as part of the Diploma in Arts:
- Communication studies2
- Creative writing
- Culinary arts3
- Economics
- Education
- Event management
- Global tourism
- History
- Hospitality
- International studies
- Māori development
- Māori media
- New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies
- Psychology
- Social sciences
- Spanish
1. Students who have narrowly missed UE will be enrolled in a prescribed full-year programme of study in the Diploma in Arts. Subject choice at the South Campus is limited.
2. Communication studies: only the full-year intake is available.
3. Culinary arts courses: The practical side of the culinary arts courses involves using commercial kitchen tools and equipment and requires you to demonstrate a level of skill that doesn’t compromise any health and safety standards for yourself and others. Skills needed for culinary arts courses
South Campus *
26 Feb 2024
15 Jul 2024
($7,091 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
($31,100 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
- Fees-free study may be available for domestic students
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.