Overview

Throughout this Arts from Auckland University of Technology one-year intensive you can select advanced level courses in culture and society you're interested in.

You develop advanced knowledge in your chosen area, and further your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts also prepares you for further postgraduate study.

What you study in the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts is a 120-point coursework programme, and you can choose from a wide range of courses. You need to successfully complete 120 points from courses in the Master of Arts.

If you successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts you may have the opportunity to continue your studies with a Master of Arts or Master of Philosophy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Theory in Social and Developmental Psychology

Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology

Contemporary Issues in Developmental Psychology

Ta Te Ao Marama

Research Methods and Indigenous Methodologies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

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International Students: apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Liberal Arts View 8 other Masters in Liberal Arts in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Arts OR

Graduate Diploma in Arts OR

Relevant professional experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38722 NZD / year

≈ 38722 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11852 NZD / year

≈ 11852 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

($10,630 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy)

International:

($37,500 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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What you study in the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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