University
University of CanterburyDiploma in Arts
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
If you are wanting to study Arts subjects at university, the one-year Diploma in Arts (DipArts) is a great option without having to complete a full three-year bachelor's degree.
It also allows you to take Arts courses of interest to add onto your studies in other areas.
Course Subjects- ARTS102 Problems, Questions, Evidence
- MAOR165 Tuakiri: Culture and Identity
- WRIT101 Writing for Academic Success
- Anthropology
- Art History and Theory
- Chinese
- Cinema Studies
- Classics
- Community Music
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Economics
- Education
- English
- European and European Union Studies
- French
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Geography
- German
- Graphic Design
- History
- Human Services
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Mathematical Sciences Education
- Mathematics
- Media and Communication
- Music
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science and International Relations
- Professional and Community Engagement
- Psychology
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Te Reo Māori
- Writing
Entry criteria
To enrol in the Diploma, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Arts or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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