Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
Throughout the programme you develop your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, and will be prepared for further postgraduate study.
This one-semester intensive programme provides you with advanced knowledge in a chosen area of language and culture, Māori development, or social sciences and public policy. Throughout the programme you develop your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, and will be prepared for further postgraduate study.
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Minimum entry requirements
- Bachelor of Arts OR
- Graduate Diploma in Arts OR
- Relevant professional experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
You need to successfully complete 60 points from courses in the Master of Arts. You should discuss your course choice and intended study sequence with the programme leader before enrolling in courses.
Master of Arts
23 Feb 2026
13 Jul 2026
Key semester dates
($5,014 tuition fees + $596 student services levy)
($18,000 tuition fees + $596 student services levy)
Māori Development: $17,596 (for 60 points)
($17,000 tuition fees + $596 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.