Subjects and courses
Browse the list of subjects available in undergraduate programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Education.
On this page:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Dance Studies
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
- Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Social Justice Studies (suspended until 2026)
- Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of Arts
When applying for a Bachelor of Arts, you will choose two majors from a rich and diverse selection of subjects. Find your niche, expand your interests, and begin paving the way to a future you yourself have curated.
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Cultures, Languages and Linguistics
Humanities
Social Sciences
Te Wānanga o Waipapa
Other subject areas available as a BA major
The following subjects are taught as part of other programmes at the University but are also available to study as a major in the Bachelor of Arts.
Browse classes
You can use our course finder to browse specific classes in Arts and search by subject and availability.
Bachelor of Communication
The following majors can be taken as part of a Bachelor of Communication:
Bachelor of Dance Studies
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
For more information on course options, see the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) enrolment information.
Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Global Studies
Majors
Bachelor of Music
Specialisations
Information on planning a music degree and available courses can be found under Music.
Bachelor of Social Justice Studies (suspended until 2026)
Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education
Sport, Health and Physical Education
For more information on courses and degree planning, see Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education - BSportHPE