Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
In the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts you can choose from a wide range of courses, creating a very flexible course of study.
In this one-year intensive programme you can select advanced level courses in language and culture, or Māori development. You develop advanced knowledge in your chosen area, and further your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. The programme also prepares you for further postgraduate study.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Prospectus [PDF, 5.4 MB]
- Download our Te Ara Poutama programme guide [PDF, 2.9 MB]
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
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts is a 120-point coursework programme. You need to successfully complete 120 points from courses in the Master of Arts.
If you successfully complete this programme you may have the opportunity to proceed to the Master of Arts or the Master of Philosophy.
18 Jul 2022
$8,807
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
$32,095 ($9,599 Māori Development only)
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- 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.