Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

Elevate your Bachelor's degree by pursuing additional studies at the postgraduate level in your primary field of Arts study.

Course description

Deepen your expertise and enhance your career opportunities with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts). This programme allows you to focus on your chosen area of interest in greater depth, building advanced knowledge and refining essential skills in research, writing, and critical thinking.

As a postgraduate student, you’ll benefit from a more intimate learning environment, with smaller class sizes that encourage richer discussions and personalised feedback. You’ll also enjoy closer connections with academic staff, providing greater opportunities for mentorship, guidance, and collaboration as you advance your studies and professional aspirations.

Specialisations

Art History
Asian Studies
Chinese
Classical Studies
Criminology
Cultural Anthropology
Economics
Education
English
Film
French
Geography
German
Greek
History
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Latin
Māori Studies
Mathematics
Media Studies
Music
Pacific Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Political Science
Study of Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Based on the chosen specialization, ample career oppurtunities are available in the Humanities & Social Sciences field such as:

Policy & Social Services
Cultural & Community Work
Communication & Media
Library & Archival Services

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

Bachelor’s degree with a B range average.

Students may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in Writing (internet-based test)
PTE: minimum overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
Duolingo (DET): minimum overall score of 120 with no band less than 105