Graduate Diploma in Arts [GDipArts]
Mixed Studies
A course by
Victoria University
Study a new subject and enhance your career prospects by completing a 120-point Graduate Diploma in Arts (GDipArts) at Victoria University of Wellington. This one-year full-time qualification enables you to extend your existing degree with advanced undergraduate courses in a wide range of arts, humanities, and social science subjects.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Kelburn, Wellington
It will take a total of 35 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Specialist knowledge in a new arts discipline
Gain advanced undergraduate level knowledge and understanding in a new subject area within the arts, humanities or social sciences.
Preparation for postgraduate study
Develop academic foundations and prerequisites to pursue postgraduate qualifications, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or a Master of Arts.
Enhanced career prospects
Broaden your expertise and employability by adding an additional area of study to your academic profile.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Arts (GDipArts) is designed for those who want to gain additional specialist knowledge in a new subject area at an advanced undergraduate level, or to prepare for postgraduate study. You do not need a Bachelor of Arts to enrol—graduates with any undergraduate degree are welcome. The GDipArts covers a wide selection of disciplines such as Art History, Criminology, Education, English Literature, Film, Geography, History, Languages, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and more. The diploma can be completed in two trimesters (full-time) or up to four years (part-time). Graduates are prepared for postgraduate study or to boost their career prospects with a new area of expertise.
Course Content
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
- Classical Studies
- Criminology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- English Literature
- Film
- French
- Geography
- German
- Greek
- History
- International Relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Kaitiakitanga (Māori Resource Management)
- Latin
- Language Sciences
- Māori Studies
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Modern Language Studies
- Music
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Sāmoan Studies/Fa'asamoa
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Study of Religion
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts
Humanities
Social Sciences
Future employment opportunities might be
Further postgraduate study in arts and social sciences
Enhanced employment opportunities in a range of industries due to broader subject expertise
Specialist roles in the selected discipline