Graduate Certificate in Arts

Already have a degree and want to add new skills? In as little as one semester you can gain new skills in education, Māori development, international hospitality management or international tourism management.

The Graduate Certificate in Arts is designed for students with an undergraduate degree who want to continue into postgraduate study and broaden or develop their knowledge in a new area. Choose from courses in a wide range of fields - from interpreting and translation to education, hospitality or tourism.

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Minimum entry requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree OR
  • Relevant professional qualification or experience (at least five years) approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

Interpreting and Translation

  • IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 7.0 or higher; or equivalent

All other areas

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Courses in the Graduate Certificate in Arts

You choose courses in an area of interest to accumulate 60 points. At least 45 points must be at level 7.

Interpreting and translation

To become an Aotearoa New Zealand interpreter, you need to hold the Australian NAATI certification or credentialling. Interpreters and translators can only sit a NAATI certification or credentialling test if they have completed a NAATI endorsed qualification.

As a graduate of this programme you can sit the following NAATI tests:

  • Graduate Certificate in Arts in Interpreting: NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test
  • Graduate Certificate in Arts in Translation: NAATI Certified Provisional Translator test

Australian NAATI certification website

Other subjects

This programme prepares you for postgraduate study in your chosen field or helps you advance your career.

Graduates will be at the cutting edge of knowledge and learn about the latest developments in their field of study.

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1289
Level:
7
Points:
60
Duration:
0.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
North Campus
Starts:
23 Feb 2026
13 Jul 2026

Key semester dates
Fees
Domestic
$4,419.80 - $4,526.80 (for 60 points)
($3,809 - $3,916 tuition fees + $610.80 student services levy)
International
$18,310.80 (for 60 points)
($17,700 tuition fees + $610.80 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.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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