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

Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in a subject area selected from a wide variety of arts, social sciences, language, and communication disciplines.

Enhance ability to analyse topics, conduct independent research, and apply critical thinking in selected disciplines.

Develop qualifications and knowledge base required to pursue further postgraduate study in your chosen field.
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.
What you need to know first

Education
Tourism
Events
Translation and Interpreting
Community Services
Media and Communications
Psychology

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

Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in a subject area selected from a wide variety of arts, social sciences, language, and communication disciplines.

Enhance ability to analyse topics, conduct independent research, and apply critical thinking in selected disciplines.

Develop qualifications and knowledge base required to pursue further postgraduate study in your chosen field.
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.
What you need to know first

Education
Tourism
Events
Translation and Interpreting
Community Services
Media and Communications
Psychology

A bachelor’s degree OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience (at least five years) approved as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Education sector roles
Tourism and event management roles
Interpreter and translator positions (including NAATI certification eligibility for Interpreting pathway)
Community and social services
Media and communications roles
Entry-level roles in psychology (if Psychology pathway taken)
A bachelor’s degree OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience (at least five years) approved as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Education sector roles
Tourism and event management roles
Interpreter and translator positions (including NAATI certification eligibility for Interpreting pathway)
Community and social services
Media and communications roles
Entry-level roles in psychology (if Psychology pathway taken)