Programme details
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) is an internationally recognised qualification that opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Throughout your studies, you’ll build strong analytical and research skills tailored to your chosen field, refine your written and verbal communication, and gain a broad, informed understanding of the world and its diverse cultures.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree may be taken within the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences, the Division of Education, and the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Based on the specialisation, career opportunities include working as:
-Communications Advisor
-Composer
-Creative Art Director
-Creative Performer
-Cultural Advisor
-Designer
Events manager
-Journalist
-Media Producer
-Professional Writer
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet academic and English language entry requirements.
To be eligible for a bachelor’s programme, applicants typically need to have completed secondary education. However, the exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.
English Language requirement:
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5) |
| iBT (internet-based) TOEFL | 80 with a score of 21 in writing |
| iBT (home-based) TOEFL | 80 with a score of 21 in writing |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 105 |
| C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) | 169 and no bands below 162 |
| Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) | B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill |
| NCUK English for Academic Purposes | Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page. |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) | Level 4 (Academic) |
| Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) | Minimum score of 54 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42 |
| Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) | II with distinction in all four components |
| University of Waikato College | Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme |
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