- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
The PGDipArts is an alternative to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). You can choose from a wide range of Arts subjects and may be able to include a dissertation.
This programme might be for you if you want to undertake advanced study without writing a dissertation, if honours degrees aren’t recognised in your country, or if you would like to study part-time over a longer period.
You can use a completed PGDipArts with a GPA of 5.0 or higher as an entry qualification for the one-year Master of Arts.
Programme structure
- 120 points
- Advanced taught courses in one subject chosen from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule
- You may be able to include a dissertation
- You may be able to include up to 30 points from other subjects
- One year full-time or up to four years part-time
You should seek advice about your planned enrolment from the Postgraduate Adviser of the subject you want to study.
Postgraduate pathway
Download the Arts postgraduate pathway (14KB, PDF)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
- Anthropology
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
- Classical Studies and Ancient History
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Drama
- Economics
- Education
- Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
- English
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German
- History
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Media and Screen Studies
- Museums and Cultural Heritage
- Māori Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Screen Production
- Sociology
- Spanish
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 3.5
Bachelors degree
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed a Bachelors degree, including the prerequisites for your intended subject, as detailed in the BA(Hons) Schedule. You will need a GPA of 3.5.
Prerequisites are usually a major in your intended subject, but some subjects have more specific requirements.
You may also be eligible for this programme if you have completed a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, including the prerequisites for your intended subject.
In exceptional circumstances you can be determined eligible for this programme by the Associate Dean Academic, or a nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.5
An undergraduate degree
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You need to have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a similar discipline to your intended subject. You will require a GPE of 3.5.
How much does a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$8,860.80 – $10,018.80*
- International students
- NZ$42,828 – $52,842*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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Key dates
The application closing date for the Psychology specialisation is 1 December.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Where could this programme take you?
The PGDipArts can enhance your career potential by sharpening your transferable skills and specialist knowledge. You can take the abilities you have honed through your study into many different roles. Our graduates combine their specialist knowledge with advanced communication, research and analytical skills in a wide range of careers.
Graduate career: Paul Brobbel
Paul completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Museums and Cultural Heritage and is now the Len Lye curator at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Read moreStudent career planning service
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