Graduate Diploma in Arts
Mixed Studies
A course by
AUT
A one-year graduate diploma for students with a prior degree, offering specialised study in a chosen field within arts, education, interpreting, tourism, psychology, and more.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Specialised knowledge in a chosen arts discipline
Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in a subject area selected from a wide variety of arts, social sciences, language, and communication disciplines.
Critical thinking and research skills
Enhance ability to analyse topics, conduct independent research, and apply critical thinking in selected disciplines.
Preparation for postgraduate study
Develop qualifications and knowledge base required to pursue further postgraduate study in your chosen field.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Arts is designed for students who already have an undergraduate degree and wish to expand their knowledge or pivot into a new discipline within the arts, humanities, social sciences, language/literature, education, tourism, event management, Māori development, NZ Sign Language, psychology, criminology, interpreting and other related fields. Students custom-tailor their study plan by choosing courses from a wide range of disciplines to deepen their skills for further postgraduate study or career advancement.
Course Content
- Creative Writing (intro, kaupapa Māori storytelling, prose/poetry/non-fiction)
- Criminology and criminal justice (policing, crime, justice, restorative justice, media narratives)
- Education studies (critical questions in education, learning and social media, education and globalisation, alternatives in education)
- Event management (intro to event management, digital media, event planning, partnerships, production, leadership in management)
- Global tourism (tourism sustainability, ethics, globalisation, innovation, destination studies)
- International studies (intercultural competence, human rights, international relations, Māori politics)
- Interpreting and translation (introduction, interpreter role, legal and health studies, advanced interpreting, discourse in remote services)
- Māori media and Māori development (kaupapa Māori storytelling/media, te reo Māori, Māori issues, indigenous peoples)
- New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf studies (foundations, language levels, discourse, Deaf world, comparative analysis)
- Psychology (introductory psychology A/B, abnormal/social psychology, assessment, personality, biopsych, health psychology, positive psychology, developmental psychology)
- Social sciences and society (social thinking, institutions, research, ethics, politics, globalisation, diversity)
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Tourism
Events
Translation and Interpreting
Community Services
Media and Communications
Psychology
