Graduate Certificate in Arts – GCertArts
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A course by
Massey University
Gain advanced knowledge in the humanities and social sciences with Massey's Graduate Certificate in Arts (GCertArts). This flexible 60-credit qualification lets you specialise, upskill, or prepare for postgraduate study without completing a second bachelor's degree.
NZ$4,210
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (60 Credits)
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (60 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Specialist knowledge in humanities/social sciences
Gain specialist knowledge and insight in a chosen humanities or social sciences discipline through in-depth coursework.
Critical analysis and problem solving
Develop advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning relevant to arts disciplines.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Arts at Massey University is a flexible qualification designed for those who already hold an undergraduate degree and wish to expand their knowledge in the humanities and social sciences. It offers the opportunity to study a new area or deepen existing expertise, either with or without a specialisation, across subjects such as Chinese, Creative Writing, History, Māori Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and more. The certificate can serve as a bridge to postgraduate study or to broaden professional horizons.
Course Content
- Core courses from one or more arts specialisations (choose from Chinese, Classical Studies, Creative Writing, Defence Studies, Development Studies, Educational Psychology, Education, English, Geography, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Māori Studies, Mathematics, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Security Studies, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, or a combination without specialisation).
- At least 45 credits at 300 level.
- Elective courses available from schedules of endorsements or listed electives (e.g., Incident Command Systems, Issues in Rehabilitation, Mental Health Promotion, Alcohol, Other Drugs and Addiction, Gender and Violence, Tū Rangaranga: Global Encounters, Tū Tira Mai: Practising Engagement, Intermediate and Advanced French Language, Contemporary French Popular Culture, Advanced Biosecurity).
- Particular prerequisite rules apply for languages, mathematics, and statistics.
What you need to know first
An undergraduate/bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution.
