Graduate Diploma in Arts
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Overview
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Arts offers those who hold a bachelor's degree in a major in an unrelated area the opportunity to study arts in-depth, choosing from over 30 subjects.
The GradDipArts is designed for graduates seeking to qualify for entry to postgraduate qualifications in arts, to change career direction, or to extend or upgrade their existing qualifications.
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Entry requirements
To enrol in the Diploma, you will need to have previously completed any bachelor's degree.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet ҕl's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Arts or use the .
How to apply
You can apply online at .
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at ҕl.
Graduate Diploma in Arts
How do I plan my diploma?
The Graduate Diploma in Arts is made up of 120 points from Arts subjects. Of these, 90 points must be at 300-level, including 60 in a single subject.
A maximum of 15 points towards the GradDipArts may be taken from other non-Arts subjects. Normally all courses would be from the same subject.
The GradDipArts takes 1 year full-time, or up to 5 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Arts.
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Subjects and courses
The GradDipArts requires a total of 120 points of courses. At least 90 points must be from courses at 300-level, and 60 must be within a single subject from the list below.
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2024 tuition fee estimate:$6,748 - $7,535 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $7,153 - $7,987 (120 points)
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2024 tuition fee estimate:$31,600 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate:$32,800 per120 points
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Further study
This qualification is an ideal pathway into postgraduate study, such as the Master of Arts. ҕl offers multiple postgraduate qualifications in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other ҕl postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | ҕl Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit .
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from ҕl.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
