Certificate in Arts
Choose from a wide range of arts-related courses and prepare yourself for further study with the one-semester Certificate in Arts.
This one-semester programme will help you develop introductory knowledge and skills in one or more arts-related disciplines. When you successfully complete the Certificate in Arts, you’ll be prepared for further study at undergraduate level in a bachelor's degree.
Choose from a range of arts subjects
In the Certificate in Arts you can study degree courses in the following subject areas:
- Creative writing
- Culinary arts
- Economics
- Education
- Event management
- Global tourism
- History
- Hospitality
- International studies
- Masori development
- New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies
- Psychology
- Social data analytics
- Social education
- Social sciences
- Spanish
We help you identify what Certificate in Arts courses match your interests and will help you achieve your career goals.
Campus Information
AUT CITY CAMPUS
Our City Campus is in the heart of Auckland. It is AUT’s biggest campus and home to most academic units and the central administration, including the Vice-Chancellor’s office.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The AUT Employability and Careers team helps you consider your career options and develop the skills you need to stand out to employers and become a highly employable graduate.
Visit us at the Employability Lab to:
- Improve your CV, job search or interview techniques – we offer workshops and online tools
- Increase your networking skills – come to our career fairs, workshops and employer presentations
- Source work experience and voluntary work – meet up with employers at our employer events
- Find your career focus – talk to a career specialist about your career direction or study programme.
AUT Internz partners with employers overseas, as well as locally, to offer new AUT graduates opportunities to put their learning into action. Westpac, Lululemon and Allbirds are among the employers welcoming AUT interns and full time graduate employees.
The Employability Lab hosts a number of events like career fairs, expos and presentations where – as potential employees - students and graduates can meet employers. We also run regular career development workshops and recruitment events.
Workshops and employer presentations
We are connected with many employers who provide the leadership speaker series, industry panels and talks about potential employment with their organisation, including internship and graduate opportunities.
Past presenters include Samsung Electronics NZ, MYOB, Deloitte, BNZ, NZME, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Counties Manukau DHB and AR/VR Garage.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For India
12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a minimum 60% in English from All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC) - Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or Indian School Certificate (ISC) - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), or Indian State Boards - Karnataka, Maharashtra or West Bengal State Board Examinations.
All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a minimum 65% in English.
Tertiary requirements
One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent, OR
Completion of 12yrs schooling plus 1yr of a Diploma with passes in all papers at a recognised institute, OR
Completion of 10yrs schooling and completion of a 2-3yr Diploma with passes in all papers at a recognised institute
For Worldwide
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels; or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB); or
- Other secondary qualifications assessed on a case-by-case basis
Tertiary requirements
- One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: AK2002
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
18410 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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