Program Overview

Introduction to the Diploma in Arts

The Diploma in Arts (DipArts) is a one-year program designed for students who wish to study Arts subjects at university without committing to a full three-year bachelor's degree. This diploma allows students to explore a wide range of Arts courses and can also serve as a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Choose from a diverse array of Arts subjects and courses at any level.
• Complete a compulsory course on foundational arts skills, such as academic writing, analyzing evidence, or bicultural identity.
• The diploma can be studied full-time in 1 year or part-time for up to 6 years.
• It can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts, with the ability to transfer completed courses to that degree.

Entry Requirements

To enroll in the Diploma, students will need:

• University Entrance (or equivalent). The university offers transition programs for those who need help meeting these requirements.
• If English is not the student's first language, they must also meet the university's Undergraduate language requirements. English language evidence must be provided to the university. For those needing assistance in meeting these requirements or wishing to improve their English skills before studying, the university offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programs.

Degree Structure

The DipArts is made up of 120 points, including subjects and compulsory course options from the Bachelor of Arts. It can be completed within 1 year full-time or up to 6 years part-time. Students can choose to transfer the credits gained during the Diploma in Arts to the Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees), provided they have not already graduated with the Diploma.

Subjects and Courses

Students must complete one of the following courses:

• ARTS102 Problems, Questions, Evidence
• MAOR165 Tuakiri: Culture and Identity
• WRIT101 Writing for Academic Success Plus, choose up to 105 points of courses from a variety of subjects, including but not limited to:
  • Anthropology
  • Art History and Theory
  • Chinese
  • Cinema Studies
  • Classics
  • Community Music
  • Creative Writing
  • Cultural Studies
  • Digital Humanities
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • European and European Union Studies
  • French
  • Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • Human Services
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Mori and Indigenous Studies
  • Mathematical Sciences Education
  • Mathematics
  • Media and Communication
  • Music
  • Pacific Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Professional and Community Engagement
  • Psychology
  • Russian
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • Te Reo Mori
  • Writing

Fees

Domestic Students

• 2025 tuition fee estimate: $7,153 (120 points)
• 2026 tuition fee estimate: $7,582 (120 points)

International Students

• 2025 tuition fee estimate: $32,800 (120 points)
• 2026 tuition fee estimate: $34,100 (120 points)
• 2027 tuition fee estimate: $35,600 (120 points)

Student Services Levy (SSL)

• 2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($1,166.40 per 120 points)
• 2026 SSL: $10.30 per point ($1,236.00 per 120 points)

Further Study

The Diploma in Arts can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Arts gain broad knowledge of arts, social science, and humanities subjects. They develop fundamental skills in communicating, critiquing, and creating ideas. Career opportunities are diverse, including community, government, business, culture, creative arts, and many more industries.