Graduate Certificate in Arts
Education studies
A course by
AUT
A short, flexible postgraduate certificate for graduates wanting to broaden or deepen their knowledge in arts-related fields such as education, Māori development, hospitality, tourism, interpreting, and more.
NZ$4,781
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 6 months
NZ$4,781
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Broaden or deepen knowledge in a new field
Develop disciplinary knowledge and skills in a chosen arts subject area, suitable for further postgraduate study or professional advancement.
Advanced understanding of current issues
Gain up-to-date insights into advances and trends in the fields studied, whether in education, social sciences, or other arts subjects.
About This Course
The Graduate Certificate in Arts at Auckland University of Technology is designed for students with an undergraduate degree looking to upskill or transition into postgraduate studies in a new arts-related area. The programme is flexible, allowing course selection in fields such as education, Māori development, international hospitality management, international tourism management, interpreting and translation, criminology, psychology, and social sciences. Graduates develop advanced skills and can prepare for further postgraduate study or professional advancement.
Course Content
- Criminology and criminal justice courses: e.g. Understanding Crime, Policing and Society, Prisons and Punishment, Restorative Justice, Social Research Methods
- Education courses: e.g. Critical Questions in Education, Social Media, Gender and Education, Global Citizenship, Globalisation and International Development, Futures Thinking
- Event management courses: e.g. Event Planning, Design Experience, Production, Leadership Principles
- Global tourism courses: e.g. Tourism and Sustainability, Global Issues, Wellbeing in Tourism Destinations, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Interpreting and translation courses: e.g. Intercultural Competence, Role Ethics, Practice and Legal/Health Interpreting
- Māori development courses: e.g. Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori Language (all levels), Māori in Popular Culture, Contemporary Māori Issues
- NZ Sign Language and Deaf Studies: e.g. Introduction to Deaf World, New Zealand Sign Language (all levels), Deaf Studies, Comparative Analysis of English and NZSL
- Psychology courses: e.g. Brain and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Individual and Identities, Advanced Research, Approaches to Psychological Intervention
- Social sciences: e.g. Social Institutions, Methods of Research, New Zealand Politics and Policy Making, Ethics and Society, Globalisation
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
InterpreterTranslatorEvent CoordinatorTourism CoordinatorEducation Advisor
Build skills in these industries
EducationTourismHospitality
